Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/25/2017 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (65) 65 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 170568 0     Resolution Recognizing June 5, 2017, as World Environment Day in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170569 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Wanda D. Paul for Her Extraordinary Dedication, Tireless Advocacy and Lifetime of Service for the Citizens of the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170570 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint City Council Committees on Education and Children and Youth to hold hearings to investigate the resources and current practices available to students and their families within the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services to prevent suicides among children and youth in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170553 0     Bill Authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust to construct, own and maintain various right-of-way encroachments at 3001-23 Market Street, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170554 0     Bill Authorizing Mr. Baldev Shunta, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the west side of 34th Street, 148-feet north of Convention Avenue, to construct, use, and maintain conduits in, under, and across the west side of 34th Street, 148-feet north of Convention Avenue for the purpose of supplying electrical service to said newsstand, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170555 0     Bill Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170571 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao for her many accomplishments in the medical field and also for her work in International Relations, working with African Countries on behalf of the United States of America. We welcome her to Philadelphia and we are humbled to have her as the keynote speaker for the African Business Forum of the 42nd Annual ODUNDE Festival. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170572 0     Resolution Adding "Saddiq's Water Ice Way" to the street signs on South 60th between Locust and Spruce Streets in recognition of the great success of Saddiq's Real Fruit Water Ice and his commitment to providing public service to seniors and young people in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170573 0     Resolution Adding Sonny Hill Way to the street signs on South 50th between Larchwood and Osage Avenues in recognition of Sonny Hill's remarkable contributions to the basketball community in Philadelphia and his efforts in mentoring young people all over the City. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170574 0     Resolution Also naming the 5200 through the 5300 blocks of Vine Street as "Crystal Bird Fauset Way" in recognition of her many accomplishments and for tireless leadership in advancing the rights of black people everywhere. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170556 0     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from the City Plan and vacating certain sub-surface portions and certain aerial portions of Moravian Street from 19th Street to 20th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170557 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land generally in the area bounded by Susquehanna, Lambert, Norris, 22nd, Diamond and 21st Streets, and authorizing an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the PRA to act as the City's condemnation agent, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170575 0     Resolution Authorizing 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 Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170558 0     Bill Amending Bill No. 170195 (approved in June of 2017), entitled "An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive," by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170559-A 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 400 N. Broad Street and 1501 Callowhill Street, and to exercise an option for the City to purchase the same, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170560 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Condominium and Cooperative Conversions," to add provisions requiring notification to tenants upon intent to terminate or alter leases under certain circumstances; further providing for penalties; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170576 0     Resolution Adopting the 2017 Hazard Mitigation Plan as the official hazard mitigation plan of the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170561 0     Bill Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on 15th Street between Carpenter Street and Washington Avenue; and also regulating the direction of the movement of traffic on 15th Street between Carpenter Street and Washington Avenue, and establishing no-parking regulations on both sides of 15th Street from Carpenter Street to Washington Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170577 0     Resolution Approving the reappointment of Lee Huang to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170578 0     Resolution Recognizing June as Re-entry Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170579 0     Resolution Recognizing June 2, 2017, as "Gun Violence Awareness Day" in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170580 0     Resolution Celebrating the career of Michael Stiles on the occasion of his retirement, and honoring him for his exceptional leadership in the Philadelphia Phillies front office and his dedicated service as a prosecutor and as a judge. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170562 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation on Granite Street, south side, Frankford Avenue to Darrah Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170563 0     Bill Amending Chapter 20-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Compensation and Benefits," to require the provision of coverage of egg freezing, in vitro fertilization and related procedures under City health insurance plans; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170564 0     Bill Amending Section 2-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Office of Property Assessment; Chief Assessment Officers; Powers and Duties," by further providing with respect to the manner in which assessments are determined for certain properties that are subject to rent restrictions, affordability requirements and other related restrictions, and for properties with respect to which federal or state income tax credits have been obtained; and by providing for additional reporting requirements with respect to such properties; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170565 0     Bill Authorizing Gaul & Co. Malt House, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 3133 Gaul Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170566 0     Bill Amending Section 9 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 150377) approved June 18, 2015, as amended by Bill No. 160566, approved June 16, 2016, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the construction, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments into the right-of-way of Market Street, Filbert Street, 11th Street, 10th Street, 9th Street and 8th Street, and authorizing the assignment of certain rights with respect to an overhead pedestrian bridge above Filbert Street west of the house line of Ninth Street to be assigned, all under certain terms and conditions, by further authorizing the Streets Department to approve encroachments consistent with plans approved by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission and the City of Philadelphia Art Commission," by extending the time for compliance with the authorization conditions therein. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170581 0     Resolution Also naming 13th Street between Mifflin and McKean Streets as "Tommy Coletti Way". Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170582 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's joint Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Education to hold hearings to examine the practice by the Department of Human Services to deny due process protections to public school teachers accused of child abuse and the Philadelphia School District's reliance on such findings to terminate teachers prior to an actual determination of abuse. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170567 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parking Tax," by adding definitions for "Smart Parking Technology" and "Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure," and imposing a reduced tax rate on any person conducting or operating a parking facility that includes smart parking technology and electric vehicle charging infrastructure; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 170583 0     Resolution Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation securing the citizenship of internationally adopted adult individuals. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170584 0     Resolution Opposing proposed taxes for technology and computer services in Pennsylvania. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 170195 1     Bill To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 170195 1     Bill To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170196-A 1     Bill To adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 170196-A 1     Bill To adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170197 1     Bill Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 170197 1     Bill Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170198 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 170198 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170199 0     Bill Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 170199 0     Bill Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170200 0     Bill Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 170200 0     Bill Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170195 1     Bill To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2018-2023 inclusive. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170196-A 1     Bill To adopt a Fiscal 2018 Capital Budget. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170197 1     Bill Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2018. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170198 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Wage and Net Profits Tax," by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170199 0     Bill Amending Section 19-1801 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on real estate within the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170200 0     Bill Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax," to further authorize the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia to impose a tax on the use or occupancy of real estate within the School District of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 170526 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 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170527 0     Resolution Naming 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170532 0     Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt House Bill No. 393, which would "uncap" the Pennsylvania Film Production Tax Credit program. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170533 0     Resolution Creating the Philadelphia Film Advisory Task Force. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170534 0     Resolution Calling 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170282-A 2     Bill Amending 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 AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 170265-A 1     Bill 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 170568 0     Resolution Recognizing June 5, 2017, as World Environment Day in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170569 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Wanda D. Paul for Her Extraordinary Dedication, Tireless Advocacy and Lifetime of Service for the Citizens of the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170570 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint City Council Committees on Education and Children and Youth to hold hearings to investigate the resources and current practices available to students and their families within the School District of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services to prevent suicides among children and youth in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available 170571 0     Resolution Recognizing and Honoring Ambassador Dr. Arikana Chihombori-Quao for her many accomplishments in the medical field and also for her work in International Relations, working with African Countries on behalf of the United States of America. We welcome her to Philadelphia and we are humbled to have her as the keynote speaker for the African Business Forum of the 42nd Annual ODUNDE Festival. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170578 0     Resolution Recognizing June as Re-entry Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170579 0     Resolution Recognizing June 2, 2017, as "Gun Violence Awareness Day" in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170580 0     Resolution Celebrating the career of Michael Stiles on the occasion of his retirement, and honoring him for his exceptional leadership in the Philadelphia Phillies front office and his dedicated service as a prosecutor and as a judge. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170582 0     Resolution Authorizing Council's joint Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Education to hold hearings to examine the practice by the Department of Human Services to deny due process protections to public school teachers accused of child abuse and the Philadelphia School District's reliance on such findings to terminate teachers prior to an actual determination of abuse. ADOPTED & REFERRED     Action details Not available