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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 4/20/2017 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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170386 0  COMMUNICATIONApril 20, 2017 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: For the reasons discussed below, I am returning Bill No. 170093-A, which passed Council on April 6, 2017, to your Honorable Body without my signature. Bill No. 170093-A would impose an indefinite moratorium on the permitting of new electric vehicle parking spaces. The measure would also limit current permit holders from exclusive access to those spaces to the hours of 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. As you know, I was the sponsor of the original legislation (Bill No. 070788, approved November 15, 2007) that provided for the designation of electric vehicle on-street parking spaces. That measure sought to decrease barriers to charging infrastructure EV usage, a goal which I continue to strongly support. But in the decade since the original measure was signed into law, the EV industry has grown considerably, and Philadelphia's EV policy needs to mature with it. I believe hitting the pause button on the issuance of permits, for what I hope will be a relatively brief period, is appropREAD   Action details Not available
170367 0  ResolutionRecognizing April 22, 2017 as Earth Day in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170368 0  ResolutionAcknowledging and commending the University of Pennsylvania, LF Driscoll, the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Building Trades Council for their establishment of the PennAssist Program-Bridging the Gap from High School to Building Trades, an unprecedented effort to promote and support City youth in their pursuit of careers in the building trades.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170357 0  BillAuthorizing Liberty Property 18th & Arch, LP to construct, own and maintain ancillary building encroachments at 1800 Arch Street, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170358 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Beech Interplex, Inc., for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1514 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170369 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170370 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and 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 CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170359 0  BillEstablishing a no truck parking regulation on the 2800 and 2900 blocks of East Allegheny Avenue, both sides.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170360 0  BillTerminating a no parking regulation on the Burnside Street between Tower Street and a point 140 feet west thereof, north side.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170361 0  BillEstablishing a no parking regulation on Fox Street between Roberts Avenue and Abbottsford Avenue, east side.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170362 0  BillEstablishing a no parking regulation on the Flat Rock Road between Leverington Avenue and Fountain Street, east side.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170363 0  BillEstablishing a no truck parking regulation on the 1900 block of North 76th Street between Overbrook Avenue and City Avenue, both sides.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170371 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring the Pennsylvania Prison Society on its 230th Anniversary of advocating against the mistreatment of prisoners.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170372 0  ResolutionCongratulating and honoring the St. Francis Cabrini Catholic School Boys Basketball Program for being named State Champions of the 2017 Catholic Youth Organization Championship Game.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170364 0  BillEstablishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Kingsessing Avenue from 58th Street to Redfield Street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170373 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committees on Legislative Oversight and Public Safety to hold public hearings examining abolition of solitary confinement for juveniles.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170374 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance for their commitment to promoting healing and justice for victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2017 to be Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170365 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Santander Bank, National Association, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170375 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Aging to hold hearings regarding senior housing in recognition of May as Senior Awareness Month. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170376 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating the Annual Special Olympics Philadelphia Spring Games for the joy of sport and competition it facilitates for people living with intellectual disabilities on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170377 0  ResolutionCelebrating the life and honoring the memory of Darrell Zaslow, a zealous advocate for families and rental property owners and an honorable citizen of the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170378 0  ResolutionHonoring and expressing solidarity with "Hands Around City Hall", an event being hosted in partnership between Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR) and the Mayor's Commission on Women, on April 28, 2017.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170379 0  ResolutionRecognizing every person's fundamental right to earn a living, regardless of immigration status, and affirming the City of Philadelphia's commitment to protect and secure a safe and dignified workplace for all.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170366 0  BillAmending Section 21-105 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Hero Awards," by increasing the amount that may be awarded to family members of firefighters, police officers, and prosecution detectives killed in the course of performing heroic deeds, and by making certain technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170380 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings examining parking requirements, on street parking programs, and all other such issues related to parking in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170381 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and 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 CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170382 0  ResolutionCalling for the installation of a City Historic Marker in front of the home of the AIDS Library of Philadelphia, 1233 Locust Street and for the dedication of this marker to occur in 2017 to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the AIDS Library of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170383 0  ResolutionProclaiming the Week of April 28, 2017 to May 6, 2017 as the Seventh Annual Philly Tech Week Presented by Comcast, and Honoring the Broad and Vibrant Philadelphia Technology Community.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
170245 1  BillAmending Chapter 19-4000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Income Inequality Initiative - Earned Income Tax Credit," by revising the City's EITC Policy, including by expanding it to include non-residents who work in the City, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
170245 1  BillAmending Chapter 19-4000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Income Inequality Initiative - Earned Income Tax Credit," by revising the City's EITC Policy, including by expanding it to include non-residents who work in the City, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
170110 0  BillAuthorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCILPass  Action details Not available
170110 0  BillAuthorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
170245 1  BillAmending Chapter 19-4000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Income Inequality Initiative - Earned Income Tax Credit," by revising the City's EITC Policy, including by expanding it to include non-residents who work in the City, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
170110 0  BillAuthorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
170339 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain city-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and 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 terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170339 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain city-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and 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 terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170342 0  ResolutionAlso naming the 5400 block of Vine Street as "Crystal Bird Fauset Way" in honor of former State Representative Crystal Bird Fauset, the first African American woman to be elected as a state legislator in 1939 to the 18th District of Philadelphia County.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170342 0  ResolutionAlso naming the 5400 block of Vine Street as "Crystal Bird Fauset Way" in honor of former State Representative Crystal Bird Fauset, the first African American woman to be elected as a state legislator in 1939 to the 18th District of Philadelphia County.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170345 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and 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
170346 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the 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
170347 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the 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
170348 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the 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
170193-A 1  BillAuthorizing Adam S. Harbin to construct, own and maintain various planter box encroachments at 332-334 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19107, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170367 0  ResolutionRecognizing April 22, 2017 as Earth Day in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170368 0  ResolutionAcknowledging and commending the University of Pennsylvania, LF Driscoll, the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Building Trades Council for their establishment of the PennAssist Program-Bridging the Gap from High School to Building Trades, an unprecedented effort to promote and support City youth in their pursuit of careers in the building trades.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170371 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring the Pennsylvania Prison Society on its 230th Anniversary of advocating against the mistreatment of prisoners.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170372 0  ResolutionCongratulating and honoring the St. Francis Cabrini Catholic School Boys Basketball Program for being named State Champions of the 2017 Catholic Youth Organization Championship Game.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170373 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committees on Legislative Oversight and Public Safety to hold public hearings examining abolition of solitary confinement for juveniles.ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
170374 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children's Alliance for their commitment to promoting healing and justice for victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2017 to be Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170375 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Aging to hold hearings regarding senior housing in recognition of May as Senior Awareness Month. ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
170376 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating the Annual Special Olympics Philadelphia Spring Games for the joy of sport and competition it facilitates for people living with intellectual disabilities on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170377 0  ResolutionCelebrating the life and honoring the memory of Darrell Zaslow, a zealous advocate for families and rental property owners and an honorable citizen of the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170378 0  ResolutionHonoring and expressing solidarity with "Hands Around City Hall", an event being hosted in partnership between Women Organized Against Rape (WOAR) and the Mayor's Commission on Women, on April 28, 2017.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170380 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings examining parking requirements, on street parking programs, and all other such issues related to parking in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED & REFERRED   Action details Not available
170383 0  ResolutionProclaiming the Week of April 28, 2017 to May 6, 2017 as the Seventh Annual Philly Tech Week Presented by Comcast, and Honoring the Broad and Vibrant Philadelphia Technology Community.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
160808 1  BillAmending 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.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
160999 0  BillAuthorizing the Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania to construct, own and maintain a building encroachment at 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19104 under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
160718 1  BillAmending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay District," by adding a new area entitled "Society Hill Area," adding additional standards concerning green roofs, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
161003-A 1  BillTo amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
161003-A 2  BillTo amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
161003-A 2  BillTo amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
161004 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by State Road, Pennypack Path, the Delaware River, and Bleigh Street (extended). READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
161112 1  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 6th Street, South Street, the Delaware Expressway, and Washington Avenue.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170005 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by North Broad Street, Girard Avenue, Ridge Avenue and Cecil B Moore Avenue.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170006 0  BillAmending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending ยง 14-504, entitled "/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District," by further regulating the placement of parking garages in the Ridge Park Roxborough/NCO, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170007 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Shurs Lane, Walnut Lane, Henry Avenue, Lincoln Drive, Ridge Avenue, and Main Street.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170008 0  BillAmending Chapter 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 PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170019 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Clearfield Street, Kensington Avenue, Frankford Creek and Aramingo Avenue.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170021 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wayne Avenue, Berkley Street, Morris Street, and West Logan Street (extended).READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170107 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Dauphin Street, 31st Street, Susquehanna Avenue, Ridge Avenue, and 32nd Street.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
161060 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept title to all or portion of the parcels that constitute the Waverly Street Community Garden, located in the area bounded by 12th Street, Waverly Street, South Quince Street, and Pine Street; and amending Chapter 15-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Fairmount Park System," to include the Waverly Street Community Garden among the areas designated as part of the Fairmount Park System and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170263 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to acquire from the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development certain land along the Schuylkill River in the vicinity of 49th Street and Botanic Avenue, and making the property part of Schuylkill River Park, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170291 0  BillAuthorizing a Concession Agreement for the Mobile Food and Beverage Garden Program in the Philadelphia Parks & Recreation System between the City of Philadelphia and 13RIVER15 LLC (d/b/a Morgan's Pier), all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available