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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 3/26/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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150232 0  BillTo amend the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the University of Pennsylvania, by allowing for the complete renovation of the Mellon Building located at 3457-59 Walnut Street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150240 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Dr. Ira Harkavy and the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships for their dedication to community service and their significant contributions in West Philadelphia communities. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150241 0  ResolutionRecognizing and congratulating students from the Benjamin B. Comegys Elementary School Afterschool Program on their impressive Be a Buddy, Not a Bully production featured on YouTube.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150233 0  BillAuthorizing the Director of the Free Library of Philadelphia and the Commissioner of Public Property to execute a sublease or other agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development ("PAID"), subject to a master lease between PAID and Rodin Market Partners, L.P., under which the City would occupy space in the building located at 2000 Hamilton Street, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150242 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Cecil B. Moore Avenue Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1531 Cecil B. Moore avenue; authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Gryphon Webb Co. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150243 0  ResolutionRecognizing and acknowledging George D. Gould, Esq., winner of the 2014 Philadelphia Bar Foundation Award, for his achievements over more than four decades of work in the field of public interest law.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150244 0  ResolutionUrging the United States Congress and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to fund critical transportation infrastructure, and recognizing April 9, 2015 as Stand Up for Transportation Day in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150245 0  ResolutionExpressing sympathy for the missing students and their relatives, and calling for further investigation into the disappearance, and alleged killing, of forty-three students in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico and for holding those responsible for their crimes in accordance with the Mexican and international standards of justice.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150234 0  BillAmending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending Section 22-301, entitled "Service Retirement Benefits," and Section 22-401, entitled "Service-Connected Disability Retirement Benefits," to add new subsections requiring a specified minimum monthly benefit amount for certain retired Fire employee members, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150235 0  BillAmending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Employees Retirement Code," by amending various provisions to provide for provisions for participants performing qualified military service, to allow certain transfer payments for purchase of service and for purchase of service by certain classes of employees, to allow for non-spouse beneficiary rollover rights, to provide certain retroactive effective dates, and otherwise provide language required by the Internal Revenue Code, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150246 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Shawn Bullard, the nation's "First Black Bachelor," the star of WE-TV's "Match Made in Heaven," life-long Philadelphia resident and successful development entrepreneur, for his many achievements and successes. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150247 0  ResolutionRecognizing April 2, 2015 as Cecil B. Moore Day in the City of Philadelphia as we celebrate the 100th birthday of Cecil B. Moore.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150248 0  ResolutionSupporting USA250's efforts to make Philadelphia the home of our nation's 250th Anniversary in 2026Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150236 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Terrace Street, Shurs Lane, Cresson Street, Rector Street, Silverwood Street, and Grape Street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150237 0  BillAuthorizing Jim Williamson, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 4249 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19128 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150249 0  ResolutionHonoring and commemorating the retirement of Paul Socolar, and his tireless devotion to promoting better public education in Philadelphia by serving as the editor and publisher of The Notebook for more than 15 years.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150250 0  ResolutionIn solemn recognition of the week of April 12 through April 19, 2015 as the annual remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs who perished during the Holocaust.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150238 0  BillAuthorizing Alvin Shipon, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 342-344 Queen Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150251 0  ResolutionHonoring, recognizing, and celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Saint Laurentius School.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150239 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Germantown Avenue, School House Lane, Greene Street, and Armat Street. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
150252 0  ResolutionHonoring Philadelphia native, Dr. Leon Bass, one of the liberators of Buchenwald Concentration Camp on the 70th Anniversary of its liberation.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150253 0  ResolutionProclaiming the week of April 17, 2015 to April 25, 2015 as the Fifth Annual Philly Tech Week presented by Comcast, and honoring the broad and vibrant Philadelphia technology community. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150254 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating the Girard Academic Music Program for being selected as a 2015 GRAMMY Signature School by the GRAMMY Foundation which recognizes the best public high schools that make an outstanding commitment to music education.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150255 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings concerning Liquefied National Gas (LNG) export opportunities for Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
150056-A 1  BillAmending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3, entitled "Permits"; and Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Chapter 9-200, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to add an exemption, add definitions and provide for the use and regulation of mobile food vendors in certain areas, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
150056-A 1  BillAmending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3, entitled "Permits"; and Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Chapter 9-200, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to add an exemption, add definitions and provide for the use and regulation of mobile food vendors in certain areas, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150091 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating an overlay district entitled "/WWA West Washington Avenue Overlay," to include certain areas of land within the vicinity of West Washington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
150091 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating an overlay district entitled "/WWA West Washington Avenue Overlay," to include certain areas of land within the vicinity of West Washington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150124 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Letterly Street, Jasper Street, and Hagert Street.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
150124 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Letterly Street, Jasper Street, and Hagert Street.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150168 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to IRMX, Industrial Residential Mixed Use district.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
150168 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to IRMX, Industrial Residential Mixed Use district.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150170 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements for accessory signs, located within the area bounded by Juniper Street, East Passyunk Avenue and Mifflin Street, under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
150170 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements for accessory signs, located within the area bounded by Juniper Street, East Passyunk Avenue and Mifflin Street, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150161 1  BillAmending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," to allow the City to transfer property to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for subsequent transfer to the Land Bank; all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
150161 1  BillAmending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," to allow the City to transfer property to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for subsequent transfer to the Land Bank; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150169 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the use by the City of the premises located at 701 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
150169 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the use by the City of the premises located at 701 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150056-A 1  BillAmending Subcode "A" of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," by amending Chapter 3, entitled "Permits"; and Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Chapter 9-200, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to add an exemption, add definitions and provide for the use and regulation of mobile food vendors in certain areas, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150091 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by creating an overlay district entitled "/WWA West Washington Avenue Overlay," to include certain areas of land within the vicinity of West Washington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150124 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Letterly Street, Jasper Street, and Hagert Street.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150168 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions relating to IRMX, Industrial Residential Mixed Use district.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150170 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements for accessory signs, located within the area bounded by Juniper Street, East Passyunk Avenue and Mifflin Street, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150161 1  BillAmending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Philadelphia Land Bank," to allow the City to transfer property to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for subsequent transfer to the Land Bank; all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150169 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for the use by the City of the premises located at 701 Market Street, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
150204 0  ResolutionCalling upon the international community to conduct an independent investigation into the disappearance, and alleged killing, of forty-three students in Iguala, Guerrero, Mexico and to use such an investigation to hold those responsible, in accordance with international standards of justice, for their crimes.WITHDRAWN   Action details Not available
150220 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 improvement thereon, situate in the Twenty-fourth 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
150220 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 improvement thereon, situate in the Twenty-fourth 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
150221 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the establishment of the Cecil B. Moore and Temple University Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150221 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the establishment of the Cecil B. Moore and Temple University Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150224 0  ResolutionCalling on the Nutter Administration to pursue PILOTs (payments in lieu of taxes) or voluntary contributions from large nonprofit institutions to address the City's school funding crisis. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
140906-A 2  BillAmending 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.READ AND PASSEDPass13:3 Action details Not available
150240 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Dr. Ira Harkavy and the Barbara and Edward Netter Center for Community Partnerships for their dedication to community service and their significant contributions in West Philadelphia communities. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150241 0  ResolutionRecognizing and congratulating students from the Benjamin B. Comegys Elementary School Afterschool Program on their impressive Be a Buddy, Not a Bully production featured on YouTube.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150243 0  ResolutionRecognizing and acknowledging George D. Gould, Esq., winner of the 2014 Philadelphia Bar Foundation Award, for his achievements over more than four decades of work in the field of public interest law.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150246 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Shawn Bullard, the nation's "First Black Bachelor," the star of WE-TV's "Match Made in Heaven," life-long Philadelphia resident and successful development entrepreneur, for his many achievements and successes. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150247 0  ResolutionRecognizing April 2, 2015 as Cecil B. Moore Day in the City of Philadelphia as we celebrate the 100th birthday of Cecil B. Moore.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150248 0  ResolutionSupporting USA250's efforts to make Philadelphia the home of our nation's 250th Anniversary in 2026ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150249 0  ResolutionHonoring and commemorating the retirement of Paul Socolar, and his tireless devotion to promoting better public education in Philadelphia by serving as the editor and publisher of The Notebook for more than 15 years.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150250 0  ResolutionIn solemn recognition of the week of April 12 through April 19, 2015 as the annual remembrance of the Six Million Jewish Martyrs who perished during the Holocaust.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150251 0  ResolutionHonoring, recognizing, and celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the Saint Laurentius School.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150252 0  ResolutionHonoring Philadelphia native, Dr. Leon Bass, one of the liberators of Buchenwald Concentration Camp on the 70th Anniversary of its liberation.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150253 0  ResolutionProclaiming the week of April 17, 2015 to April 25, 2015 as the Fifth Annual Philly Tech Week presented by Comcast, and honoring the broad and vibrant Philadelphia technology community. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150254 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating the Girard Academic Music Program for being selected as a 2015 GRAMMY Signature School by the GRAMMY Foundation which recognizes the best public high schools that make an outstanding commitment to music education.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
150255 0  ResolutionAuthorizing Council's Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings concerning Liquefied National Gas (LNG) export opportunities for Philadelphia.ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
140907 1  BillAmending 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.READ AND PASSEDPass15:1 Action details Not available
150079-AA 1  BillAmending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing and regulation of donation bins, establishing penalties, and making conforming amendments and technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
150079-AA 2  BillAmending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing and regulation of donation bins, establishing penalties, and making conforming amendments and technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
150079-AA 2  BillAmending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation Of Businesses, Trades And Professions," by adding a new Chapter providing for the licensing and regulation of donation bins, establishing penalties, and making conforming amendments and technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
150078 0  BillAmending Subsection 19-2604(8) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "'Green Roofs' Tax Credit," to change the requirements for the credit and make other technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
150144 0  BillAmending Section 2-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Office of Property Assessment; Chief Assessment Officer; Powers and Duties," by modifying the documentation requirements for real estate tax exemption, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
150159 1  BillConstituting the Thirteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the "1998 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the "City") to sell, either at public or private sale, one or more series of Gas Works Revenue Bonds (the "Bonds") and Gas Works Revenue Bonds to refund such Bonds, to pay the costs of certain capital projects, the costs of redeeming the City's Gas Works Revenue Capital Project Commercial Paper Notes, and the costs of refunding or redeeming certain outstanding Gas Works Revenue Bonds issued and outstanding pursuant to the 1998 General Ordinance and the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1975 (the "1975 General Ordinance") and any termination payment which may become due under a Qualified Swap Agreement in connection with the redemption of all or any portion of certain Gas Works Revenue Bonds and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit enhancement for any Series of the Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Gas Works Revenues and the payment of iREAD AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
150160 0  BillConstituting the Twenty-First Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1975 (the "1975 General Ordinance"); authorizing the City of Philadelphia (the "City") to sell, either at public or private sale, Gas Works Revenue Bonds (1975 General Ordinance), of the City of Philadelphia, in one or more series or subseries (the "Bonds") to be issued to pay the cost of refunding or redeeming all or a portion of all of the outstanding Gas Works Revenue Bonds and other Project Costs, as hereinafter more particularly described; authorizing the City of Philadelphia to obtain credit enhancement for the Bonds; making certain determinations relating to Project Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; authorizing certain amendments to the 1975 General Ordinance that will take effect at such time that all of the Bonds currently outstanding under the 1975 General Ordinance are redeemed or defeased; and authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds; all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
150090 1  BillAmending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," to modify certain exceptions from Subsection 10-602(3), entitled "Smoking Prohibited," and from Section 10-614, entitled "Electronic Smoking Devices," all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass16:0 Action details Not available
150256 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Joint Committees on Public Property and Public Works and the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings that will provide an additional opportunity for public comment on issues related to the cable franchise negotiations between the City of Philadelphia and Comcast and to also further investigate issues related to the needs assessment and franchise negotiations.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Roll call Not available
150256 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Joint Committees on Public Property and Public Works and the Committee on Technology and Information Services to hold hearings that will provide an additional opportunity for public comment on issues related to the cable franchise negotiations between the City of Philadelphia and Comcast and to also further investigate issues related to the needs assessment and franchise negotiations.ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available