Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 11/19/2015 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (100) 100 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 150919 0     COMMUNICATION November 18, 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. 150790 Recommended for approval Respectfully submitted, Michael A. Nutter READ     Action details Not available 150920 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution also naming South 12th Street, between Walnut and Locust Streets, as "Gloria Casarez Way." READ     Action details Not available 150921 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution approving the 2015 Progress Report and Strategic Plan Update of the Philadelphia Land Bank, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Philadelphia Land Bank. READ     Action details Not available 150922 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill authorizing the Managing Director to contract with the Support Center for Child Advocates for the provision services to the City for representing children in certain legal matters, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 150901 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 improvement thereon, situate in the Twenty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150902 0     Resolution Naming 5400 Chester Avenue and the 1400 and 1500 blocks of South 55th Street as "Dr. Evelyn Graves Way" in recognition of Dr. Graves' 45 years of exemplary service to the community. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150903 0     Resolution Naming the unit block of 41st Street between Parish and Brown Streets to have "Logan Dignity Way" added to the street signs in recognition of Father Thomas W.S. Logan and Mrs. Hermione Logan's servant-like leadership devoted to the Episcopal Church and our Philadelphia Community. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150904 0     Resolution Naming the unit block of 48th Street between Baltimore and Kingsessing Avenues to have "Judge A. Leon Higginbotham, Jr. Way" added to the street signs in recognition of Judge Higginbotham's tremendous service and contributions to the African American Community throughout his life. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150905 0     Resolution Approving the 2015 Progress Report and Strategic Plan Update of the Philadelphia Land Bank. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150893 0     Bill Authorizing Gary Jonas, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain concrete stair and landscaped terrace encroachments at 2322-34 Green Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150894 0     Bill Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 119 and abandoning of a certain pedestrian walkway reserved within the bed of former Thompson Street, from Watts Street to Thirteenth Street, and the modifying of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes, water main purposes, gas main purposes, and public utility purposes, also reserved within the bed of said former Thompson Street, by abandoning the right-of-way as to water main purposes, gas main purposes, and public utility purposes, but retaining the said right-of-way on the City Plan as a right-of-way for drainage purposes only, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150906 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-ninth 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 150895 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by creating a new Permit Parking District 35 under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150896 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by amending the boundaries for Permit Parking District 32 under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150907 0     Resolution Honoring Pat Gillespie on his retirement from the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150908 0     Resolution Honoring Commissioner Louis Giorla of the Philadelphia Prison System for thirty-four years of service to the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150909 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 and Forty-eighth 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 150897 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-3300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Erection, Use and Inspection of Tower Cranes," by adding requirements regulating the use and inspection of mobile cranes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced (By Request) and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150910 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Community College of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150898 0     Bill Establishing a no parking regulation on Delmar Street, between Mansion Street and a point 230 feet east thereof, both sides. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150911 0     Resolution Naming the newly renovated boxing gym at the Kendrick Recreation Center the "Harold Johnson Memorial Boxing Gym" in honor of the International Boxing Hall of Fame legend who formerly resided in the Manayunk neighborhood of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150899-A 0     Bill Authorizing the vacating of Byberry Road (not on City Plan) from the terminus of Byberry Road as plotted on the City Plan, approximately one-thousand one-hundred ninety-six feet eastwardly, southwardly, and southeastwardly from Woodhaven Road, to the City of Philadelphia-Bucks County Line, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150900 0     Bill Authorizing the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority ("SEPTA") to construct, own and maintain digital outdoor advertising signs, encroaching on the public right-of-way at various subway, elevated train and rail entrances in the City, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 150912 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 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 150913 0     Resolution Also naming South 12th Street, between Walnut and Locust Streets, as "Gloria Casarez Way". Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150914 0     Resolution Denouncing the demeaning, misogynistic, racist and homophobic emails sent on state-owned computers by prosecutors currently employed by Philadelphia's DA's Office, urging the District Attorney to terminate their employment, and calling on the Pennsylvania Attorney-General's office to appoint an independent special prosecutor to investigate the three former state prosecutors, so as to restore public confidence in our law enforcement entities. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150915 0     Resolution Recognizing and commemorating December 5, 2015 as WordPress Day in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150916 0     Resolution Designating August 17th as "First Responder Appreciation Day in Philadelphia" into Perpetuity. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150917 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Kazumi Teune for her dedication and contributions to strengthening the Japanese American community in Philadelphia as Executive Director of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP) for more than 15 years. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150918 0     Resolution Urging the United States Congress to investigate the involuntary discharge of SFC Charles Martland from the United States Army and urging that he be retained in the military. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 150643 1     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150643 1     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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150705 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ludlow Street, Farragut Street, 46th Street, Haverford Avenue, and 40th Street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150705 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ludlow Street, Farragut Street, 46th Street, Haverford Avenue, and 40th Street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150721 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hermitage Street, Lawnton Street, Green Lane, Jannette Street, Monastery Avenue, Houghton Street, Walnut Lane, Shurs Lane, Merrick Street, Pensdale Street, and Mitchell Street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150721 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hermitage Street, Lawnton Street, Green Lane, Jannette Street, Monastery Avenue, Houghton Street, Walnut Lane, Shurs Lane, Merrick Street, Pensdale Street, and Mitchell Street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150722 1     Bill Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending the subsection entitled "/NCA, Ridge Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay" and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150722 1     Bill Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending the subsection entitled "/NCA, Ridge Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay" and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150744 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 10th Street, Packer Avenue, Darien Street, and Hartranft Street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150744 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 10th Street, Packer Avenue, Darien Street, and Hartranft Street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150745-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing special density rules for buildings with a green roof, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150745-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing special density rules for buildings with a green roof, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150747 0     Bill Repealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 150473), entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Green Street, Second Street, Spring Garden Street, and Third Street." SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150747 0     Bill Repealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 150473), entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Green Street, Second Street, Spring Garden Street, and Third Street." ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150766 1     Bill To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by removing certain expired provisions and revising certain provisions, including definitions, administration, overlay zoning districts, use regulations, development standards, parking and loading, and signs. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150766 1     Bill To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by removing certain expired provisions and revising certain provisions, including definitions, administration, overlay zoning districts, use regulations, development standards, parking and loading, and signs. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150767 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements in Section 14-405, entitled "SP-ENT, Entertainment (Special Purpose) District", under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150767 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements in Section 14-405, entitled "SP-ENT, Entertainment (Special Purpose) District", under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150812 0     Bill Constituting the Eighteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150812 0     Bill Constituting the Eighteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150813 0     Bill Constituting the Nineteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell either at public or private sale Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at prescribed fixed or variable rates; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources or swap payments (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150813 0     Bill Constituting the Nineteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell either at public or private sale Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at prescribed fixed or variable rates; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources or swap payments (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150650 1     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150650 1     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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150719 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by providing for definitions and amending requirements applicable to foreclosed residential premises, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150719 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by providing for definitions and amending requirements applicable to foreclosed residential premises, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150769 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Expediters," by revising the rules, obligations and procedures pertaining to expediter licenses, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150769 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Expediters," by revising the rules, obligations and procedures pertaining to expediter licenses, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150659 1     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 150659 1     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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150643 1     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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150705 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ludlow Street, Farragut Street, 46th Street, Haverford Avenue, and 40th Street. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150721 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Hermitage Street, Lawnton Street, Green Lane, Jannette Street, Monastery Avenue, Houghton Street, Walnut Lane, Shurs Lane, Merrick Street, Pensdale Street, and Mitchell Street. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150722 1     Bill Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending the subsection entitled "/NCA, Ridge Avenue Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay" and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150744 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 10th Street, Packer Avenue, Darien Street, and Hartranft Street. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150745-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing special density rules for buildings with a green roof, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150747 0     Bill Repealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 150473), entitled "An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Green Street, Second Street, Spring Garden Street, and Third Street." READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150766 1     Bill To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by removing certain expired provisions and revising certain provisions, including definitions, administration, overlay zoning districts, use regulations, development standards, parking and loading, and signs. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150767 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements in Section 14-405, entitled "SP-ENT, Entertainment (Special Purpose) District", under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150812 0     Bill Constituting the Eighteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150813 0     Bill Constituting the Nineteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell either at public or private sale Water and Wastewater Revenue Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at prescribed fixed or variable rates; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources or swap payments (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City's continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150650 1     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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150719 0     Bill Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code), Subcode PM (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code), by providing for definitions and amending requirements applicable to foreclosed residential premises, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150769 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Expediters," by revising the rules, obligations and procedures pertaining to expediter licenses, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150659 1     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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 150866 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-seventh Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150867 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 numbers and street addresses as 2014 North Sixteenth street, 2016 North Sixteenth street, 2018 North Sixteenth street, 2020 North Sixteenth street, 2022-2026 North Sixteenth street, 2028 North Sixteenth street, 2029-2035 North Sixteenth street, 2030-2036 North Sixteenth street, 1601 Page street and 1603-1605 Page street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150869 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 8 East Palmer street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with George Johnston and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150874 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2425 East Firth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Carson Wang and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150877 0     Resolution Urging the United States Congress to pass the Every Child Deserves a Family Act and recognizing November 21, 2015 as National Adoption Day in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 140607-AA 4     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 AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150502-AA 2     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for balconies, revising the requirements for roof decks, adding definitions, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 150502-AA 3     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for balconies, revising the requirements for roof decks, adding definitions, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 150502-AA 3     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by providing for balconies, revising the requirements for roof decks, adding definitions, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 150907 0     Resolution Honoring Pat Gillespie on his retirement from the Philadelphia Building and Construction Trades Council. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150908 0     Resolution Honoring Commissioner Louis Giorla of the Philadelphia Prison System for thirty-four years of service to the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150910 0     Resolution Honoring, recognizing and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Community College of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150915 0     Resolution Recognizing and commemorating December 5, 2015 as WordPress Day in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150916 0     Resolution Designating August 17th as "First Responder Appreciation Day in Philadelphia" into Perpetuity. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150917 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Kazumi Teune for her dedication and contributions to strengthening the Japanese American community in Philadelphia as Executive Director of the Japan America Society of Greater Philadelphia (JASGP) for more than 15 years. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 150348 2     Bill Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the Mayfair Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue; designating Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150573-A 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of an independent Commission on African-American Males; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. READ     Action details Not available 150573-A 1     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of an independent Commission on African-American Males; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. AMENDED     Action details Not available 150573-A 1     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of an independent Commission on African-American Males; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot questions to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 150653 1     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. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150790 0     Bill Amending Bill No. 150162-A (approved June 18, 2015), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2016-2021 inclusive," as amended by Bill No. 150611 (approved October 2015), by adding and revising certain projects, amounts and sources, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available 150720 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, who work for the Office of Housing and Community Development, and to make technical amendments, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 15:0 Action details Not available