Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/10/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (93) 93 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 150691 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 1150162, 150163, 150164, 150165, 150167, 150265, 150285, 150375, 150376, 150377, 150378, 150379, 150380, 150441-A, 150442, 150443, 150466-A, 150500-A, 150507, 150508, 150509, 150510, 150512, 150531, 150533, 150534 and 150535 which were passed by Council on June 18, 2015, were signed by the Mayor on June 18, 2015. READ     Action details Not available 150692 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 150368 which was passed by Council on June 11, 2015, was signed by the Mayor on June 18, 2015. READ     Action details Not available 150693 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 140895, 150052, 150213, 150215, 150212, 150236, 150267, 150284, 150288, 150289, 150350, 150351, 150405, 150409, 150410, 150411, 150412, 150413, 150414, 150445, 150465, 150467, 150468, 150469, 150472, 150473, 150474, 150487, 150488, 150489, 150490, 150491, 150492, 150494, 150503, 150506 and 150513, which were passed by Council on June 18, 2015, were signed by the Mayor on June 30, 2015. READ     Action details Not available 150694 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 130656-AA, which was passed by Council on June 18, 2015, was signed by the Mayor on July 1, 2015. READ     Action details Not available 150695 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 150444, 150498, 150504, 150514, 150515 and 150516, which were passed by Council on June 18, 2015, were signed by the Mayor on September 8, 2015. READ     Action details Not available 150696 0     COMMUNICATION September 8, 2015 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. 150495 Not recommended for approval Bill No. 150536 Recommended for approval Bill No. 150539 Recommended for approval Bill No. 150542 Recommended for approval Bill No. 150574 Recommended for approval Bill No. 150601 Recommended for approval Bill No. 150605 Recommended for approval Bill No. 150607 Recommended for approval Bill No. 150608 Not recommended for approval Bill No. 150615 Recommended for approval Bill No. 150616 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter, Mayor READ     Action details Not available 150697 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 197 by striking from the City Plan Russell Street from Casper Street to Balfour Street, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Street Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 150698 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the paving of Bucknell Street from Oxford Street to Jefferson Street, Twenty-Third Street from Oxford Street to Jefferson Street to Bolton Street from Croskey Street to Twenty-Third Street, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner. READ     Action details Not available 150699 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 120 and 121, within an area bounded by Jefferson Street, Twenty-Fourth Street, Oxford Street, and Twenty-Second Street by placing on the City Plan Bucknell Street from Oxford Street to Jefferson Street, striking from the City Plan and vacating portions of Twenty-Third Street from Oxford Street to its terminus southwardly therefrom, placing on the City Plan an extension of Twenty-Third Street from the said terminus of Twenty-Third Street, south of Oxford Street, southwardly to Jefferson Street, striking from the City Plan a certain right of way reserved for public utility purposes lying within the lines of the said proposed extension of Twenty-Third Street, placing on the City Plan Bolton Street from Croskey Street to Twenty-Third Street, and relocating portions of the curblines of Oxford Street and Jefferson Street, each from Twenty-Second Street to Twenty-Fourth Street, and Bolton Street, from Twenty-Second Street to Croskey Street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the de READ     Action details Not available 150700 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Chapter 9-600, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to add a new Section 9-636, to require that certain establishments and City-owned buildings open to the public, with single-occupancy bathroom facilities, use gender-neutral signage for such facilities, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 150701 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 14-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administration and Procedures," to add requirements related to the recording of survey plans and final plats, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 150642-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 13-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Damages From Breakage," by providing for certain duties and responsibilities of the Water Department in the event of water main breaks and providing for certain rights and protections to property-owners affected by such water main breaks, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150643 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administration and Procedures," to provide for permit holders to give community members notice in connection with As of Right Permits, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150672 0     Resolution Calling for the City Council Committee on Education hold hearings on the educational and social agenda for public schools, including charter schools starting this September of 2015. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150673 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 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 150674 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 150439, entitled "Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending; and establishing special provisions for licensing vendors in certain Business Districts; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended Pass   Action details Not available 150644 0     Bill Amending Section 9-1302 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Home Inspection License," to add required conduct for home inspectors, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150644 0     Bill Amending Section 9-1302 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Home Inspection License," to add required conduct for home inspectors, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150645 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Administration and Procedures," to add requirements related to the recording of survey plans and final plats, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150646 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 120 and 121, within an area bounded by Jefferson Street, Twenty-Fourth Street, Oxford Street, and Twenty-Second Street by placing on the City Plan Bucknell Street from Oxford Street to Jefferson Street, striking from the City Plan and vacating portions of Twenty-Third Street from Oxford Street to its terminus southwardly therefrom, placing on the City Plan an extension of Twenty-Third Street from the said terminus of Twenty-Third Street, south of Oxford Street, southwardly to Jefferson Street, striking from the City Plan a certain right-of-way reserved for public utility purposes lying within the lines of the said proposed extension of Twenty-Third Street, placing on the City Plan Bolton Street from Croskey Street to Twenty-Third Street, and relocating portions of the curblines of Oxford Street and Jefferson Street, each from Twenty-Second Street to Twenty-Fourth Street, and Bolton Street, from Twenty-Second Street to Croskey Street, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150647 0     Bill Authorizing Stacy Reed, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the southwest corner of Broad and Vine street, to construct, use and maintain conduits in, under and across the southwest corner of Broad and Vine street for the purpose of supplying electrical service and telephone service to the newsstand, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150648 0     Bill Authorizing Jeffery Tubbs to construct, own, and maintain an "urban topiary" at 1225-33 N 3rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150649 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by adding a new subsection, entitled "Rittenhouse Square Residential Area," and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150650 0     Bill Amending Title 4 "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," by amending Subcode "PM" (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by adding a section requiring vacant property owners to allow access for City inspections upon reasonable notice; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150651 0     Bill Amending Title 4 "The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code," of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Subcode "P," (The Philadelphia Plumbing Code) by adding new requirements for food waste grinders in some new residential construction; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150675 0     Resolution The Council of the City of Philadelphia is proud to honor and recognize outgoing president of Local 22, Joseph Schulle, and the Executive Board for their hard work, accomplishments and leadership. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150676 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 1513 Brown street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 1511-1515 Brown Street LLC 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 150677 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-eighth & Thirty-seventh Wards of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150678 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 150496, entitled "Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Melon Street from Park Avenue to Ridge Avenue and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a portion of a right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the bed of former Potts Street from Thirteenth Street to Broad Street, south of Fairmount Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended Pass   Action details Not available 150652 0     Bill Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," for the purpose of improving the quality of life for students, teachers and all City residents by authorizing capital expenditures for improvements to property owned by the City and City-related agencies including the School District of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150653 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2016 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the Housing Trust Fund, the Mayor - Office of Housing and Community Development, to expand the availability of the services provided through the "Energy FIT Philly" program, whereby affordable housing is preserved through the coordination of home repair and energy services, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150654 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: St. Albans street and 21st street; Packer avenue and 15th street; Emily street and 16th street; Hicks street and Shunk street; Carlisle street and Wolf street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150655 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Catharine street and 16th street; Broad street and Reed street; Dickinson street and 18th street; Carlisle street and Reed street; 15th street and Tasker street; Carpenter street and 21st street; Smedley street and Bainbridge street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150656 0     Bill Amending Section 9-211 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," by prohibiting publishers' boxes at the intersection of 20th and Spruce Streets and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150657 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: 18th street and Bainbridge street; Bainbridge street and 17th street; Carlisle street and Porter street; and Carpenter street and 20th street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150679 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Joseph M. Casey for his contributions to the City of Philadelphia as general manager of SEPTA. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150658 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," by amending Section 9-211, entitled "Boxes for the Distribution of News and Printed Material," to add new subsections providing for additional penalties and procedures for violations of the section, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150680 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 Nineteenth 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 150681 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 140607, entitled "Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code (Finance, Taxes, and Collections), Chapter 1600 (Water and Sewer Rents), by providing for installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended Pass   Action details Not available 150659 0     Bill Amending Subsection 10-308 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Solicitations of Contributions in the Roadway by Minors," by enhancing enforcement procedures and penalty requirements, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150682 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Misty Copeland on her appointment as Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150683 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating GreenFest Philly on the occasion of their 10th Sustainability Festival. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150660 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Fox Street, between West Queen Lane and West Abbottsford Avenue, west side. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150661 0     Bill Amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Street Vendors" to permit mobile food vending and mobile food vehicles on the west side of the 5000 block of Wissahickon Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150662 0     Bill Revising parking restrictions on Terrace Street, from a point 225 feet north of Dawson Street to a point 315 feet north of Dawson Street, on both sides. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150684 0     Resolution Congratulating and honoring Philadelphia Daily News staffers for their professional excellence and achievements in winning six of eight categories in the Newspaper's Division of the National Association of Black Journalists 2015 Salute to Excellence Awards. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150685 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the memory and civic contribution of Sergeant Rafael Ali, a 10-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Force with the 39th District until his untimely death. Sergeant Ali served Philadelphia, and its inhabitants, with honor and distinction, earning a special place in the hearts of those in his community, his family, the Police Force and fellow Philadelphians. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150663 0     Bill Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Claridge Street and Shelmire Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150664 0     Bill Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Claridge Street and Faunce Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150665 0     Bill Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of Millbrook Road and Kipling Lane. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150686 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring MaST Community Charter School for being named the top charter school in Pennsylvania and 30th in the United States. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150666 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, 9th Street, Callowhill Street, Franklin Street, Vine Street Expressway, Vine Street, and Broad Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150667 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 9th Street, Washington Avenue, Darien Street, Alter Street, 8th Street, Passyunk Avenue, and Ellsworth Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150668 0     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by amending Chapter 9-600, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to add a new Section 9-636, to require that certain establishments and City-owned buildings open to the public, with single-occupancy bathroom facilities, use gender-neutral signage for such facilities, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150669 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: McKean street to 9th street; Dickinson street to 12th street; Camac street to Ritner street; 13th street to Passyunk avenue; Juniper street to Fitzwater street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150670 0     Bill Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," by adding a new Chapter 12-3200, entitled "Fee for Local Use," to impose a fee on each nonexempt vehicle registered to an address located in the City, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150671 0     Bill Authorizing the construction of sewer and appurtenant work in existing rights-of-way, required to alleviate unsanitary conditions in portions of East Gravers Lane and East Abington Avenue. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150687 0     Resolution Recognizing and Declaring Friday, October 16, 2015 as World Food Day in Philadelphia, a day of action against hunger, where people work together to eradicate hunger worldwide. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150688 0     Resolution Recognizing the historic significance of the 225th Anniversary of the establishment of the United States Coast Guard and expressing the appreciation of the people of Philadelphia to the Coast Guard for its dedicated service to protecting and advancing the nation's vital maritime security and interests. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 150689 0     Resolution Recognizing and celebrating FunTimes Magazine on the Occasion of its Fifth Annual Gala. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150690 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Corporal Herschel "Woody" Williams for his dedicated service to the United States of America. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150618 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 Forty-seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150621 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 improvement in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150495-A 1     Bill Authorizing Drexel University, to construct, own, and maintain step and planter encroachments at 3175 JFK Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150672 0     Resolution Calling for the City Council Committee on Education hold hearings on the educational and social agenda for public schools, including charter schools starting this September of 2015. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 150674 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 150439, entitled "Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending; and establishing special provisions for licensing vendors in certain Business Districts; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150675 0     Resolution The Council of the City of Philadelphia is proud to honor and recognize outgoing president of Local 22, Joseph Schulle, and the Executive Board for their hard work, accomplishments and leadership. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150678 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 150496, entitled "Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Melon Street from Park Avenue to Ridge Avenue and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a portion of a right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the bed of former Potts Street from Thirteenth Street to Broad Street, south of Fairmount Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150679 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Joseph M. Casey for his contributions to the City of Philadelphia as general manager of SEPTA. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150681 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 140607, entitled "Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code (Finance, Taxes, and Collections), Chapter 1600 (Water and Sewer Rents), by providing for installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150682 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Misty Copeland on her appointment as Principal Dancer with the American Ballet Theatre. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150683 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating GreenFest Philly on the occasion of their 10th Sustainability Festival. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150684 0     Resolution Congratulating and honoring Philadelphia Daily News staffers for their professional excellence and achievements in winning six of eight categories in the Newspaper's Division of the National Association of Black Journalists 2015 Salute to Excellence Awards. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150685 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the memory and civic contribution of Sergeant Rafael Ali, a 10-year veteran of the Philadelphia Police Force with the 39th District until his untimely death. Sergeant Ali served Philadelphia, and its inhabitants, with honor and distinction, earning a special place in the hearts of those in his community, his family, the Police Force and fellow Philadelphians. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150686 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring MaST Community Charter School for being named the top charter school in Pennsylvania and 30th in the United States. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150687 0     Resolution Recognizing and Declaring Friday, October 16, 2015 as World Food Day in Philadelphia, a day of action against hunger, where people work together to eradicate hunger worldwide. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150688 0     Resolution Recognizing the historic significance of the 225th Anniversary of the establishment of the United States Coast Guard and expressing the appreciation of the people of Philadelphia to the Coast Guard for its dedicated service to protecting and advancing the nation's vital maritime security and interests. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150689 0     Resolution Recognizing and celebrating FunTimes Magazine on the Occasion of its Fifth Annual Gala. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150690 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Corporal Herschel "Woody" Williams for his dedicated service to the United States of America. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150370 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 2800 S. 20th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150703 0     COMMUNICATION September 10, 2015 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 150496, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Melon Street from Park Avenue to Ridge Avenue and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a portion of a right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the bed of former Potts Street from Thirteenth Street to Broad Street, south of Fairmount Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter, Mayor READ     Action details Not available 150496-A 1     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Melon Street from Park Avenue to Ridge Avenue and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a portion of a right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the bed of former Potts Street from Thirteenth Street to Broad Street, south of Fairmount Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. RECONSIDERED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150496-A 1     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Melon Street from Park Avenue to Ridge Avenue and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a portion of a right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the bed of former Potts Street from Thirteenth Street to Broad Street, south of Fairmount Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 150496-A 1     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Melon Street from Park Avenue to Ridge Avenue and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a portion of a right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the bed of former Potts Street from Thirteenth Street to Broad Street, south of Fairmount Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 150702 0     COMMUNICATION September 10, 2015 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 150439, entitled "An Ordinance amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts,' by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending; and establishing special provisions for licensing vendors in certain Business Districts; all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter, Mayor READ     Action details Not available 150439-A 1     Bill Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending; and establishing special provisions for licensing vendors in certain Business Districts; all under certain terms and conditions. RECONSIDERED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150439-A 1     Bill Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending; and establishing special provisions for licensing vendors in certain Business Districts; all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 150439-A 2     Bill Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending; and establishing special provisions for licensing vendors in certain Business Districts; all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 150439-A 2     Bill Amending Section 9-206 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Neighborhood Business Districts," by creating the Woodland Avenue Business District for Sidewalk Vending; and establishing special provisions for licensing vendors in certain Business Districts; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 150704 0     COMMUNICATION September 10, 2015 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 140607-A, entitled "An Ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code (Finance, Taxes, and Collections), Chapter 1600 (Water and Sewer Rents), by providing for installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, Michael A. Nutter, Mayor READ     Action details Not available 140607-AA 3     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code (Finance, Taxes, and Collections), Chapter 1600 (Water and Sewer Rents), by providing for installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions. RECONSIDERED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 140607-AA 3     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code (Finance, Taxes, and Collections), Chapter 1600 (Water and Sewer Rents), by providing for installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 140607-AA 3     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code (Finance, Taxes, and Collections), Chapter 1600 (Water and Sewer Rents), by providing for installment payment agreements, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available