Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/13/2014 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (124) 124 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 140926 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 140693, which was passed by Council on October 30, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on November 4, 2014. READ     Action details Not available 140927 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140055, 140608, 140637, 140720, 140723, 140748 and 140749, which were passed by Council on October 30, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on November 12, 2014. READ     Action details Not available 140928 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 1308579, 140486, 140487, 140633, 140646, 140647, 140648, 140651, 140652, 140691, 140696 and 140719,, which were passed by Council on October 23, 2014, was signed by the Mayor on November 12, 2014. READ     Action details Not available 140929 0     COMMUNICATION November 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. 140645 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140691 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140696 Recommended for approval Bill No. 140742 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted Michael A. Nutter READ     Action details Not available 140930 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution approving the 2015 Proposed Strategic Plan and Disposition Policy of the Philadelphia Land Bank. READ     Action details Not available 140931 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 West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 4251 North Reese street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Maria D. Lebron 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 Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 140932 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 224 and 232 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cayuga Street from Whitaker Avenue to its terminus eastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right of way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Cayuga Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 140933 0     COMMUNICATION Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 44-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating the easternmost ten feet wide portion of Broad Street from Geary Street to a point approximately one-hundred five feet southwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right of way for water main purposes and public utility purposes within the portion of Broad Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 140934 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor, Transportation and Utilities, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a concession agreement for the management of the food, beverage, retail and passenger services program at Philadelphia International Airport, and ancillary Additional Services Agreement, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140935 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Concession Agreement with Titan 360 Outdoor, LLC for the provision of a coordinated street firniture and advertising program, and approving placement in the right-of-way of such street furniture, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140884 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "School Tax Authorization," by modifying the definition of "Net Income" with respect to distributions from S corporations; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140885 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into a lease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the lease of a certain parcel of City-owned land on the South side of Baltimore Avenue between 39th and 41st Streets, for further sublease, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140886 0     Bill Amending 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 Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140909 0     Resolution Honoring Chief Deputy Commissioner Dennis Lee on his departure from the Office of the City Commissioner of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140887 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 33rd Street, Cumberland Street, 22nd Street, Glenwood Avenue, Dauphin Street, Sedgley Avenue, 25th Street, Dauphin Street, 29th Street, and Diamond Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140888 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 33rd Street, Lehigh Avenue, 18th Street, Glenwood Avenue, 22nd Street, and Cumberland Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140889 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 33rd Street, Diamond Street, 29th Street, Dauphin Street, 25th Street, Diamond Street, Glenwood Avenue, Oxford Street, and Railroad Right-of-Way. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140910 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 lot or piece of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-eighth 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 property 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 140890 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Saint Vincent Street, from Brous Avenue to Roosevelt Boulevard. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140891 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Princeton Avenue, from Cottage Street to Walker Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140892-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Property Licenses and Owner Accountability," by reorganizing the provisions of that Chapter into separate provisions for Rental Licenses (and accompanying Certificates of Suitability); Vacant Lot Licenses; Vacant Structure Licenses; and Vacant Waterfront Structure Licenses; and by revising certain requirements for those licenses, including detailing the requirement to designate a Managing Agent for the property; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140893 0     Bill Amending Subcode PM of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code," as it is amended by Bill No. 120647 (approved January 20, 2014), by further regulating security devices that limit or block access to the front face of a building or structure used for commercial purposes, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140894 0     Bill Amending Bill No. 120647 (approved January 20, 2014), entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,' by repealing Subcode PM, entitled 'The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code,' and adopting and incorporating, with certain additions, deletions and amendments, the 2009 International Property Maintenance Code as the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code; further amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Regulation of Businesses, Trades, and Professions,' to recodify, consolidate, revise, modify, and set forth provisions regulating certain or all rental properties and tenants thereof and certain or all vacant properties, previously set forth by the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code and other provisions; and further making technical and conforming amendments throughout The Philadelphia Code; all under certain terms and conditions," by delaying the effective date of the Bill. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140895 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Tacony Street, Bridge Street, Frankford Creek, Delaware River, and Walbach Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140896 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 44-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating the easternmost ten feet wide portion of Broad Street from Geary Street to a point approximately one-hundred five feet southwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for water main purposes and public utility purposes within the portion of Broad Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140897 0     Bill Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Concession Agreement with Titan 360 Outdoor, LLC, for the provision of a coordinated street furniture and advertising program, and approving placement in the right-of-way of such street furniture, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140897 0     Bill Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a Concession Agreement with Titan 360 Outdoor, LLC, for the provision of a coordinated street furniture and advertising program, and approving placement in the right-of-way of such street furniture, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140898 0     Bill Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Deputy Mayor, Transportation and Utilities, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a concession agreement for the management of the food, beverage, retail and passenger services program at Philadelphia International Airport, and ancillary Additional Services Agreement, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140911 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-sixth 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 140912 0     Resolution Also naming Earp Street between 18th Street and 19th Street "Reverend Dr. Daniel T. Black Square" to honor the memory of Reverend Dr. Daniel T. Black and to recognize his life and memorialize his lasting legacy. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140899 0     Bill Legalizing an existing external steel stairs to the second and third floors encroaching on the public right-of-way at 1900 E. Somerset Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19134 all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140900 0     Bill Legalizing an existing vestibule encroaching on the public right-of-way at 4632 N. 5th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19140 all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140901 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Adams Avenue, Castor Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard, Cheltenham Avenue, Harbison Avenue, Aramingo Avenue, the Northeast Corridor Railroad Right-of-Way, Orthodox Street, Torresdale Avenue, and Ruan Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140902 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 224 and 232 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cayuga Street from Whitaker Avenue to its terminus eastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Cayuga Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140902 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 224 and 232 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cayuga Street from Whitaker Avenue to its terminus eastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Cayuga Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140913 0     Resolution Supporting the clients and their lawyers, the Public Interest Law Center of Philadelphia and the Education Law Center - Pennsylvania, in their suit to enforce Pennsylvania's constitutional guarantee of "a thorough and efficient system of public education," and urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide a fair and predictable formula funded by adequate revenues that reflects the Commonwealth's values. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140914 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Fairhill/East Tioga/Hunting Park Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 4251 North Reese street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Maria D. Lebron 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 140915 0     Resolution Approving the 2015 Proposed Strategic Plan and Disposition Policy of the Philadelphia Land Bank. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140916 0     Resolution Expressing support of National Adoption Month and declaring November 2014 to be Adoption Month in Philadelphia and recognize the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their work to assure stability in the lives of children who are waiting for families. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140903 0     Bill Amending Title 10, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," of The Philadelphia Code, by adding rules regarding use of dumpsters; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140917 0     Resolution Recognizing November 2014 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in honor of individuals living with epilepsy, their families and those working to improve their quality of life. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140907 0     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Section 9-634, entitled "Urban Experiential Displays," to provide for licensing and regulation of Urban Experiential Displays; and amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibrations," to regulate the sound emanating from Urban Experiential Displays; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140918 0     Resolution Congratulating and honoring the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Beta Delta Zeta -Philadelphia Graduate Chapter for outstanding service during their Blue Revue Scholarship Gala and 70th Anniversary Celebration. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140923 0     Resolution Declaring 2015 the YEAR OF THE PHILLY FLAG in honor of the flag's 120th Anniversary on MARCH 27, 2015 ~ Philadelphia Flag Day! Beginning January 1 through December 31, 2015, the City will engage in a year-long celebration of our hometown flag resulting in the City fully Flagged!(tm) Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140919 0     Resolution Recognizing and supporting the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Exhibit: Represent: 200 Years of African American Art. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140920 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating "The Hive" on becoming Philadelphia's first co-working space dedicated to ambitious women. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140904 0     Bill Amending various sections of Title 9, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," and Title 10, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," of The Philadelphia Code, to provide for suspension of their effectiveness pending State authorizing legislation; and amending Section 10-819, entitled "State of Emergency," to delete certain language; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140921 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Charles Gregory of We Talk Philly, Raymond Lerro of Change Is, Inc. and Community Media Advocates for the launch of the first Annual Philly TV Festival to be held on Friday and Saturday, November 14-15, 2014 in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140922 0     Resolution Authorizing joint hearings by the Committees on Public Safety and Transportation & Public Utilities to conduct joint hearings to investigate issues of public safety for approximately 129,000 transit commuters who have an ambulatory disability as well as the policies and procedures for the training and ongoing worker safety of paratransit workers in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140905 0     Bill Authorizing Frank LaRosa, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 829 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140906-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by amending Section 14-203, entitled "Definitions," and by amending Chapter 14-500, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," to add a new Section 14-516, entitled "/UED Urban Experiential Display Overlay Control District," all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140907 0     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by adding a new Section 9-634, entitled "Urban Experiential Displays," to provide for licensing and regulation of Urban Experiential Displays; and amending Chapter 10-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Noise and Excessive Vibrations," to regulate the sound emanating from Urban Experiential Displays; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140923 0     Resolution Declaring 2015 the YEAR OF THE PHILLY FLAG in honor of the flag's 120th Anniversary on MARCH 27, 2015 ~ Philadelphia Flag Day! Beginning January 1 through December 31, 2015, the City will engage in a year-long celebration of our hometown flag resulting in the City fully Flagged!(tm) Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140924 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 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 140908 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising the use categories for Safety Services, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 140925 0     Resolution Honoring the Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network for their ongoing work in providing shelter and support to homeless families and on the occasion of their 16th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 140744 0     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, Diamond Street, 24th Street, Norris Street, 25th Street, Ridge Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Diamond Street, 25th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Dauphin Street, and Glenwood Avenue. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140744 0     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, Diamond Street, 24th Street, Norris Street, 25th Street, Ridge Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Diamond Street, 25th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Dauphin Street, and Glenwood Avenue. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140745 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Diamond Street, 18th Street, Glenwood Avenue and Lehigh Avenue. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140745 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Diamond Street, 18th Street, Glenwood Avenue and Lehigh Avenue. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140798 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 25th Street, Oxford Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, and Ridge Avenue. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140798 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 25th Street, Oxford Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, and Ridge Avenue. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140799 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 25th Street, North College Avenue, West College Avenue, Girard Avenue, 31st Street, Master Street, 32nd Street, Jefferson Street, 31st Street, and Oxford Avenue. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140799 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 25th Street, North College Avenue, West College Avenue, Girard Avenue, 31st Street, Master Street, 32nd Street, Jefferson Street, 31st Street, and Oxford Avenue. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140802-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by prohibiting group day cares in certain residential zoning districts, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140802-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by prohibiting group day cares in certain residential zoning districts, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140803 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Knights Road, Red Lion Road, East Keswick Road, Morrell Avenue, East Crown Avenue, and Clarendon Avenue. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140803 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Knights Road, Red Lion Road, East Keswick Road, Morrell Avenue, East Crown Avenue, and Clarendon Avenue. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140638-A 0     Bill Amending 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140638-A 0     Bill Amending 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140717 1     Bill Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by specifying certain circumstances sufficient to demonstrate equitable ownership of a property under the Longtime Owner Occupants Program, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140717 1     Bill Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by specifying certain circumstances sufficient to demonstrate equitable ownership of a property under the Longtime Owner Occupants Program, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140513 1     Bill Amending Section 11-612 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk and Roadway Lane Closures," by amending the penalty and enforcement provisions, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140513 1     Bill Amending Section 11-612 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk and Roadway Lane Closures," by amending the penalty and enforcement provisions, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140645 0     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140645 0     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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140694 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 4400 block of North 5th Street, between Cayuga Street and Blavis Street, on both sides of the street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140694 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 4400 block of North 5th Street, between Cayuga Street and Blavis Street, on both sides of the street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140742 0     Bill Authorizing Old Nelson PA Four, LLC, dba Old Nelson Food Company to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 3020 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140742 0     Bill Authorizing Old Nelson PA Four, LLC, dba Old Nelson Food Company to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 3020 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140826 1     Bill Authorizing Joshua Shemesh ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1301 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140826 1     Bill Authorizing Joshua Shemesh ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1301 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140855 1     Bill Amending Title 12, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," of The Philadelphia Code, by adding new rules and penalties for persons who offer for sale or sell, lease, reserve or facilitate the reserving of any parking space located on a street, roadway, cartway, or portion thereof, owned or controlled by the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 140855 1     Bill Amending Title 12, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," of The Philadelphia Code, by adding new rules and penalties for persons who offer for sale or sell, lease, reserve or facilitate the reserving of any parking space located on a street, roadway, cartway, or portion thereof, owned or controlled by the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140653 1     Bill Amending 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 140653 1     Bill Amending 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140744 0     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, Diamond Street, 24th Street, Norris Street, 25th Street, Ridge Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, Diamond Street, 25th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Dauphin Street, and Glenwood Avenue. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140745 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Diamond Street, 18th Street, Glenwood Avenue and Lehigh Avenue. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140798 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 25th Street, Oxford Avenue, Glenwood Avenue, and Ridge Avenue. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140799 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 25th Street, North College Avenue, West College Avenue, Girard Avenue, 31st Street, Master Street, 32nd Street, Jefferson Street, 31st Street, and Oxford Avenue. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140802-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by prohibiting group day cares in certain residential zoning districts, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140802-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by prohibiting group day cares in certain residential zoning districts, under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 140802-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by prohibiting group day cares in certain residential zoning districts, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 140803 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Knights Road, Red Lion Road, East Keswick Road, Morrell Avenue, East Crown Avenue, and Clarendon Avenue. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140638-A 0     Bill Amending 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140717 1     Bill Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties," by specifying certain circumstances sufficient to demonstrate equitable ownership of a property under the Longtime Owner Occupants Program, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140513 1     Bill Amending Section 11-612 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk and Roadway Lane Closures," by amending the penalty and enforcement provisions, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140645 0     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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140694 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 4400 block of North 5th Street, between Cayuga Street and Blavis Street, on both sides of the street. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140742 0     Bill Authorizing Old Nelson PA Four, LLC, dba Old Nelson Food Company to construct, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 3020 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140826 1     Bill Authorizing Joshua Shemesh ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1301 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140855 1     Bill Amending Title 12, entitled "Parking Regulations and Penalties," of The Philadelphia Code, by adding new rules and penalties for persons who offer for sale or sell, lease, reserve or facilitate the reserving of any parking space located on a street, roadway, cartway, or portion thereof, owned or controlled by the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140653 1     Bill Amending 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 140866 0     Resolution Also naming Leidy Avenue between Girard Avenue and 42nd Street "Dr. Joseph Ginyard Way" to honor the memory of Dr. Joseph Ginyard and to recognize his life and memorialize his lasting legacy. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140868 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract 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 as 3146 Diamond street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Diamond Street Housing Partnership II, LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140718-A 2     Bill Amending Chapter 10-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Safety," by prohibiting the sale, possession, or use of toy or imitation firearms which substantially duplicate or can be reasonably perceived to be actual firearms, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:1 Action details Not available 140909 0     Resolution Honoring Chief Deputy Commissioner Dennis Lee on his departure from the Office of the City Commissioner of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140916 0     Resolution Expressing support of National Adoption Month and declaring November 2014 to be Adoption Month in Philadelphia and recognize the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their work to assure stability in the lives of children who are waiting for families. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140917 0     Resolution Recognizing November 2014 as Epilepsy Awareness Month in honor of individuals living with epilepsy, their families and those working to improve their quality of life. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140918 0     Resolution Congratulating and honoring the members of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, Beta Delta Zeta -Philadelphia Graduate Chapter for outstanding service during their Blue Revue Scholarship Gala and 70th Anniversary Celebration. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140919 0     Resolution Recognizing and supporting the Philadelphia Museum of Art's Exhibit: Represent: 200 Years of African American Art. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140920 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating "The Hive" on becoming Philadelphia's first co-working space dedicated to ambitious women. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140921 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Charles Gregory of We Talk Philly, Raymond Lerro of Change Is, Inc. and Community Media Advocates for the launch of the first Annual Philly TV Festival to be held on Friday and Saturday, November 14-15, 2014 in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140922 0     Resolution Authorizing joint hearings by the Committees on Public Safety and Transportation & Public Utilities to conduct joint hearings to investigate issues of public safety for approximately 129,000 transit commuters who have an ambulatory disability as well as the policies and procedures for the training and ongoing worker safety of paratransit workers in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140923 0     Resolution Declaring 2015 the YEAR OF THE PHILLY FLAG in honor of the flag's 120th Anniversary on MARCH 27, 2015 ~ Philadelphia Flag Day! Beginning January 1 through December 31, 2015, the City will engage in a year-long celebration of our hometown flag resulting in the City fully Flagged!(tm) ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140925 0     Resolution Honoring the Philadelphia Interfaith Hospitality Network for their ongoing work in providing shelter and support to homeless families and on the occasion of their 16th Annual Empty Bowl Dinner. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140741 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 33, 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 140743 1     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 elected officials, to change contribution rates, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available