Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 9/22/2016 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (54) 54 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 160833 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 160398 and 160460, which were passed on September 8, 2016, were signed by the Mayor on September 21, 2016. READ     Action details Not available 160834 0     COMMUNICATION September 21, 20216 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on September 8, 2016. Respectfully, James F. Kenney READ     Action details Not available 160835 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1701-1717 North Fifty-second street, 1702 North Fifty-second street, 1706-1710 North Fifty-second street, 1712-1716 North Fifty-second street, 1719-1729 North Fifty-second street, 1718 North Creighton street, 1722-1724 North Creighton street, 5216 Parkside avenue, 5218-5220 Parkside avenue, 5222-5234 Parkside avenue, and 5238 Parkside avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Centennial Village LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 160836 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill 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 2056 East Sergeant street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 2056 E. Sergeant Street, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority. READ     Action details Not available 160837 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Hospital Assessments,' to make changes to conform to State law, including by providing an exemption for certain cancer hospitals, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 160838 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a 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 456 N. 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 160807 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 246 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Saybrook Street from Forty-Fifth Street to Melville Street and striking from the City Plan Forty-Fifth Street from Woodland Avenue to Linmore Street, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 160808 0     Bill Amending the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the University of Pennsylvania, by allowing for the construction of the New Patient Pavilion located at 1 Convention Avenue, and making other minor adjustments to the Master Plan. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 160812 0     Resolution Recognizing and acknowledging the victims of the shooting rampage that happened in West Philadelphia at 52nd and Sansom Streets on Friday night, September 17, 2016. We commiserate with them for the horror they experienced this past weekend and for those that sustained physical wounds, we pray for their speedy recovery. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160813 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-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 160814 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-second 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 160809 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 456 N. 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 160815 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 2056 East Sergeant street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 2056 E. Sergeant 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 160816 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Jeff Brown and ShopRite Partners In Caring, for their dedication and commitment to ending hunger in the Philadelphia community and across the country. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160817 0     Resolution Denouncing Pennsylvania House Bill No. 2258, which would allow for the National Rifle Association and other similar organizations to challenge local gun regulations and hold municipalities liable for their legal fees. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160818 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1701-1717 North Fifty-second street, 1702 North Fifty-second street, 1706-1710 North Fifty-second street, 1712-1716 North Fifty-second street, 1719-1729 North Fifty-second street, 1718 North Creighton street, 1722-1724 North Creighton street, 5216 Parkside avenue, 5218-5220 Parkside avenue, 5222-5234 Parkside avenue, and 5238 Parkside avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Centennial Village LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended Pass   Action details Not available 160819 0     Resolution Recognizing October 2016 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Susan G. Komen Philadelphia for its charitable work in the field of breast cancer research and education. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160820 0     Resolution Also naming the 2200 block of McClellan Street "James C. 'Hott' Hudgins, Jr. Way" to honor the memory of James C. Hudgins, Jr., to recognize his years of service to his community, and to memorialize his lasting legacy. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160821 0     Resolution Appointing Paulette Adams, Jennifer Kates, Michael Koonce, Angel Rodriguez, and Courtney Voss to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160822 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education and the Committee on the Disabled and Persons with Special Needs to hold joint hearings regarding the Every Student Succeeds Act. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160824 0     Resolution Calling upon the United States federal government to suspend construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline and expressing solidarity with the Indigenous resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160824 0     Resolution Calling upon the United States federal government to suspend construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline and expressing solidarity with the Indigenous resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160810 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," by closing certain loopholes, including by amending the definition of "value" as it relates to acquired real estate companies, the definitions of "real estate company" and "acquired real estate company," all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 160811 0     Bill Amending Chapter 16-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Maintenance and Supervision," by adding a new section requiring that all City buildings and facilities with bathrooms open to the public have baby diaper changing stations; and requiring the installation of diaper changing stations in connection with capital projects; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 160825 0     Resolution Recognizing September 21, 2016, as World Alzheimer's Day and supporting Alzheimer's advocates, families, and caregivers in this City and around the world in their struggle for recognition, treatment, and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's disease. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160826 0     Resolution Honoring Greta Greenberger on her retirement after 25 years as tour director of City Hall and recognizing her dedication to the promotion and preservation of the history, heritage and beauty of this City. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160827 0     Resolution Declaring October 2016 as "Mural Arts Month" in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160828 0     Resolution Calling on Congress to reinstate abortion service coverage for women enrolled in public insurance programs by enacting the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act, and further calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide abortion coverage in public insurance programs in Pennsylvania and lift the ban on such coverage in private insurance plans sold through the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160829 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committees on Public Safety, Commerce & Economic Development, and Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold Public hearings concerning recent home invasions and armed robberies that have victimized Asian business owners in the City. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160830 0     Resolution Commemorating the 2016 Philly Black Expo and Thanking the Philly Black Business Network for Cultivating the City's Black Business Leaders. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160831 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Nicholas Panarella, Jr., Esquire. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160832 0     Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bill No. 1885's proposal to withhold all state funding from Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 160791 0     Resolution Declaring the City of Philadelphia to be a "Bee Friendly City" that supports all of our numerous bee species. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160795 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160799 0     Resolution Acknowledging the efforts of the Philadelphia Health Department and Board of Health to reduce the high rate of smoking in low-income neighborhoods and calling attention to the intense marketing efforts in these neighborhoods to encourage smoking. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160708-AAA 2     Bill Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 160708-AAA 3     Bill Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones, under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 160708-AAA 3     Bill Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones, under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 160708-AAA 4     Bill Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones, under certain terms and conditions. AMENDED     Action details Not available 160708-AAA 4     Bill Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 160330-A 2     Bill Amending Section 14-503 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District," by amending the subsection entitled "East Falls Neighborhood" and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 160812 0     Resolution Recognizing and acknowledging the victims of the shooting rampage that happened in West Philadelphia at 52nd and Sansom Streets on Friday night, September 17, 2016. We commiserate with them for the horror they experienced this past weekend and for those that sustained physical wounds, we pray for their speedy recovery. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160816 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Jeff Brown and ShopRite Partners In Caring, for their dedication and commitment to ending hunger in the Philadelphia community and across the country. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160818 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1701-1717 North Fifty-second street, 1702 North Fifty-second street, 1706-1710 North Fifty-second street, 1712-1716 North Fifty-second street, 1719-1729 North Fifty-second street, 1718 North Creighton street, 1722-1724 North Creighton street, 5216 Parkside avenue, 5218-5220 Parkside avenue, 5222-5234 Parkside avenue, and 5238 Parkside avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Centennial Village LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160819 0     Resolution Recognizing October 2016 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Susan G. Komen Philadelphia for its charitable work in the field of breast cancer research and education. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160822 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education and the Committee on the Disabled and Persons with Special Needs to hold joint hearings regarding the Every Student Succeeds Act. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 160823 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Perryman Building and Construction for being awarded The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and Fortune Magazine's Inner City 100 Honor. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160825 0     Resolution Recognizing September 21, 2016, as World Alzheimer's Day and supporting Alzheimer's advocates, families, and caregivers in this City and around the world in their struggle for recognition, treatment, and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's disease. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160826 0     Resolution Honoring Greta Greenberger on her retirement after 25 years as tour director of City Hall and recognizing her dedication to the promotion and preservation of the history, heritage and beauty of this City. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160827 0     Resolution Declaring October 2016 as "Mural Arts Month" in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160829 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's Committees on Public Safety, Commerce & Economic Development, and Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold Public hearings concerning recent home invasions and armed robberies that have victimized Asian business owners in the City. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 160830 0     Resolution Commemorating the 2016 Philly Black Expo and Thanking the Philly Black Business Network for Cultivating the City's Black Business Leaders. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160831 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Nicholas Panarella, Jr., Esquire. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 160809 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 456 N. 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. WITHDRAWN     Action details Not available