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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 5/18/2017 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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170495 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled "Use Regulations," by amending the green roof calculations; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170520 0  ResolutionRecognizing the month of May as National Bike Month in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170521 0  ResolutionRecognizing and celebrating the 2017 Small Business Week celebration in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170522 0  ResolutionRecognizing and congratulating Philadelphia's students, educators and administrators for the School District of Philadelphia's selection by the United States Department of Education as a 2017 District Sustainability Awardee.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170496 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, 41st Street, Parkside Avenue, Girard Avenue, and Railroad Right of Way.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170497 0  BillEstablishing a no truck parking regulation on Cobbs Creek Parkway between Hazel and Cedar Avenues, both sides.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170498 0  BillAmending Section 14-202 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Rules of Measurements," by providing for further measurement exclusions; amending Section 14-502, entitled "/CTR, Center City Overlay District," by modifying the subsection entitled "Rittenhouse Square," and adding new bulk and massing controls for the area; amending Section 14-604, entitled "Accessory Uses and Structures," by modifying setback requirements; amending Section 14-702, entitled "Floor Area and Height Bonuses," by modifying bonuses for mixed income housing and underground accessory parking; and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170499 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 307 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the southerly eighteen feet wide portion of Vine Street from Eighteenth Street to a point approximately one-hundred fifty feet eastwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170500 0  BillTo amend the Master Plan for Temple University, and to approve the proposed addition to 1810 Liacouras Walk.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170501 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Crispin Street, Frankford Avenue, Cheltenham Avenue, Bustleton Avenue and Roosevelt Boulevard.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170502 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sheffield Avenue, Leon Street, Solly Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Stanwood Street, and Erdrick Street.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170503 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bridge Street, Harbison Avenue, Tulip Street, Hegerman Street, Deveraux Avenue, Torresdale Avenue, Robbins Street, Vandike Street, Unruh Avenue, Keystone Street, Deveraux Street (extended), and Delaware Expressway. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170504 0  BillTo amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising certain provisions of Chapters 14-200, entitled "Definitions," and 14-900 "Signs," all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170505 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement for use by the City of certain portion of the Premises located at 6601 New State Road, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170506 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Washington Service Corp., for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 8747 Frankford Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170507 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1425 Arch Street, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170508 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1500 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170523 0  ResolutionRecognizing May 14, 2017 to May 21, 2017 as National Police week in Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170524 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170265, 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 Devereaux Avenue (extended), Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Keystone Street, Cottman Avenue (extended), Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue (extended), and the Delaware River," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules SuspendedPass  Action details Not available
170509 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 240 and 296 by placing on the City Plan Nixon Street from the existing northwesterly terminus of Nixon Street, northwest of Shawmont Avenue, to Port Royal Avenue (not on City Plan), placing on the City Plan River Road from Port Royal Avenue (not on City Plan) to a point approximately ten feet southeast of the Philadelphia-Montgomery County Line, and placing on the City Plan a right of way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes and emergency access purposes extending from the proposed northwesterly terminus of River Road to the Philadelphia-Montgomery County Line and authorizing the vacating of the legally open portions of Nixon Street and River Road lying outside the lines of Nixon Street and River Road as proposed to be placed on City Plan, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170510 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 311 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Westview Street from Springbank Street to Hortter Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right of way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes within the lines of Westview Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170511 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, all or part of a parcel of land located in the area bounded by Market Street, North Salford Street, Filbert Street, and North 59th Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170525 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Reverend Kirk T. Berlenbach who will be leaving St. Timothy's Episcopal Church after 14 years of dedicated service to the Roxborough community. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170526 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 lot or piece of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the 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 CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170512 0  BillTo amend the Sports Stadium (Special Purpose) District Master Plan in the area bounded by Darien Street, Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, and Pattison Avenue, by approving the proposed Ballpark Services building at the intersection of Hartranft and Darien Streets.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170513 0  BillAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Grays Ferry Partners, LP, by its agent Korman Commercial Properties for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 3009 Grays Ferry Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170514 0  BillAuthorizing the Procurement Department and the Department of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to enter into a contract for the provision of shuttle bus services at the Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170515 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," to provide for extension of certain benefits, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170527 0  ResolutionNaming Paschall Avenue, between South 64th Street and South 65th Street, "Albert Willis Way," in honor Albert Willis, the Commander of William P. Roche American Legion Post #21 and 1st District Commander of Pennsylvania, to commemorate his life and service to the City of Philadelphia and the United States of America. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170516 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 3rd Street, Berks Street, 6th Street, and Lehigh Avenue.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170528 0  ResolutionHonoring The Urban League of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170529 0  ResolutionRecognizing, honoring and congratulating the 2017 Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 under 40 Class for their hard work and dedication to excellence in their representation of their respective industries and the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170517 0  BillAmending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Towing,' by increasing the amount of the fine that a towing company must pay for improper clean-up of an accident scene; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170530 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing New Holland Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America for their volunteer work on May 5, 2017 at W.B. Saul High School in Roxborough.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170518 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 58 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Pearl Street from Thirteenth Street to Broad Street and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes, water main purposes, and public utility purposes within the lines of Pearl Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170519-A 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by creating a tax foreclosure diversion program that requires housing counseling assistance, updating tax installment payment agreements to help taxpayers with financial hardships, and other related items; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170531 0  ResolutionCommending and thanking the police, first responders and witnesses for their immediate rescue efforts of Charles W. Henry School students, teachers and chaperones involved in a bus crash while on their way to Washington, DC.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170532 0  ResolutionUrging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt House Bill No. 393, which would "uncap" the Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit program.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170533 0  ResolutionCreating the Philadelphia Film Advisory Task Force.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170534 0  ResolutionCalling upon the Philadelphia Streets Department to post the fine for violation of the electric vehicle parking space restrictions on-site, and calling upon the Philadelphia Parking Authority to establish a dedicated call-line to report violations of electric vehicle parking space restrictions and to vigorously enforce such electric vehicle parking space restrictions.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170009 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Silverwood Street, Gay Street, Baker Street, and Carson Street; and to adopt a Master Plan for the former St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and adjacent parcels; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
170009 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Silverwood Street, Gay Street, Baker Street, and Carson Street; and to adopt a Master Plan for the former St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church and adjacent parcels; all under certain terms and conditions.WITHDRAWN   Action details Not available
170482 0  ResolutionAlso naming the 5800 block of Race Street as "Rev. Albert F. Campbell Way" in honor of Reverend Dr. Albert F. Campbell, to commemorate his forty-seven years of preaching at Mount Carmel Baptist Church. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170484 0  ResolutionAlso naming Broad Street from Christian Street to Carpenter Street "Boyz II Men Boulevard" to recognize and honor of Boyz II Men's legacy as an iconic R&B group and an example to Philadelphia's aspiring musical artists. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170486 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District that will be transferred by the City to the Authority, by conveyance of such properties to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170489 0  ResolutionRecognizing the critical role that guidance counselors and play in meeting students' academic, social, and emotional needs and urging the School District of Philadelphia to devote additional resources to expanding the number of counselors in high schools with the highest needs.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170490 0  ResolutionSupporting House Bill 1302 which would prohibit Pennsylvania law enforcement agencies from using state resources to investigate, interrogate, detain, or arrest people for immigration enforcement purposes.ADOPTEDPass14:3 Action details Not available
170335-A 2  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," and Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commerce," to provide for the preparation and distribution of Project Information Forms with respect to certain development projects; to revise the requirements for neighborhood notice and meetings; and to make related changes; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170520 0  ResolutionRecognizing the month of May as National Bike Month in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170521 0  ResolutionRecognizing and celebrating the 2017 Small Business Week celebration in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170522 0  ResolutionRecognizing and congratulating Philadelphia's students, educators and administrators for the School District of Philadelphia's selection by the United States Department of Education as a 2017 District Sustainability Awardee.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170523 0  ResolutionRecognizing May 14, 2017 to May 21, 2017 as National Police week in Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170524 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170265, 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 Devereaux Avenue (extended), Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Keystone Street, Cottman Avenue (extended), Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue (extended), and the Delaware River," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170525 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Reverend Kirk T. Berlenbach who will be leaving St. Timothy's Episcopal Church after 14 years of dedicated service to the Roxborough community. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170528 0  ResolutionHonoring The Urban League of Philadelphia on the occasion of its 100th Anniversary. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170529 0  ResolutionRecognizing, honoring and congratulating the 2017 Philadelphia Business Journal's 40 under 40 Class for their hard work and dedication to excellence in their representation of their respective industries and the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170530 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing New Holland Agriculture and the Pennsylvania Future Farmers of America for their volunteer work on May 5, 2017 at W.B. Saul High School in Roxborough.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170531 0  ResolutionCommending and thanking the police, first responders and witnesses for their immediate rescue efforts of Charles W. Henry School students, teachers and chaperones involved in a bus crash while on their way to Washington, DC.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170282-A 1  BillAmending Chapter 14-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Signs," by providing for new sign controls, entitled "1900 Market Street Digital Display Sign Regulations"; all under certain terms and conditions.READ   Action details Not available
170282-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 14-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Signs," by providing for new sign controls, entitled "1900 Market Street Digital Display Sign Regulations"; all under certain terms and conditions.AMENDED   Action details Not available
170282-A 2  BillAmending Chapter 14-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Signs," by providing for new sign controls, entitled "1900 Market Street Digital Display Sign Regulations"; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
170538 0  COMMUNICATIONMay 18, 2017 TO THEPRESIDENT AND THE MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith as requested by your Resolution adopted May 18, 2017, Bill No. 170265 "An Ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of crtain areas of land located within an area bounded by devereaux Avenue (extended), Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Keystone Street, Cottman Avenue (extended), Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue 9extended), and the Delaware River," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, James F. Kenney Mayor    Action details Not available
170265-A 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Devereaux Avenue (extended), Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Keystone Street, Cottman Avenue (extended), Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue (extended), and the Delaware River.RECONSIDEREDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170265-A 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Devereaux Avenue (extended), Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Keystone Street, Cottman Avenue (extended), Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue (extended), and the Delaware River.READ   Action details Not available
170265-A 1  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Devereaux Avenue (extended), Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Keystone Street, Cottman Avenue (extended), Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue (extended), and the Delaware River.AMENDED   Action details Not available
170265-A 1  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Devereaux Avenue (extended), Keystone Street, Princeton Avenue, Keystone Street, Cottman Avenue (extended), Milnor Street, Bleigh Avenue (extended), and the Delaware River.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available