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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 9/14/2017 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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170712 0  BillAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by adding a new Chapter 21-3000, entitled "Environmental Justice Reporting," to establish standards for studying and reporting on environmental justice, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170727 0  ResolutionRecognizing National Drive Electric Week 2017 in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170728 0  ResolutionEncouraging Amazon to choose the City of Philadelphia as the future home of HQ2.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170729 0  ResolutionCalling for the City Council Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings investigating the feasibility of opening the outer lanes of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to install more flags and increase the number of countries that are represented.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170730 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 building 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 CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170731 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 building and improvements thereon, situate in the Twenty-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.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170732 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 building and improvements thereon, situate in the Fifty-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
170733 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 building and improvements thereon, situate in the 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 CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170734 0  ResolutionExpressing support for House Bill 922 and Senate Bill 1156 currently pending in the United States Congress, with the hope that such legislation will be able to increase private investment in the rehabilitation of public school buildings for the benefit of Philadelphia children.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170735 0  ResolutionCalling on the United States Congress to fight hunger in Philadelphia by opposing any efforts to block grants, reduce funding, or structurally change the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and oppose efforts to cut other federally funded nutrition programs.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170713 0  BillAuthorizing 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue Condo Association, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain a sign encroachment at 2601 Pennsylvania Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19130 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170714 0  BillAmending Chapter 16-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Redevelopment Proposals and Contracts," by further providing with respect to requirements for Council's approval of redevelopment proposals and redevelopment contracts submitted to Council for approval under the provisions of the Urban Redevelopment Law, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170736 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
170737 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
170738 0  ResolutionAuthorizing an agreement between the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (the "PRA") and the City for the PRA to act as the City's agent for the redevelopment of 400 N. Broad Street and 1501 N. Callowhill Street, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170739 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
170715 0  BillAmending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by further amending Section 10-719, entitled "Penalties," to conform with legislation recently enacted by the General Assembly, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170740 0  ResolutionHonoring the 230th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution and recognizing September 17th as Constitution Day in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170716 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the operating budget and providing for a mandatory minimum annual appropriation to the Police Advisory Commission or any successor body or bodies; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170741 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Soul Football Team for winning their third Arena Bowl Championship title over the Tampa Bay Storm on August 26, 2017. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170742 0  ResolutionSupporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 2 through October 6, 2017 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical information, resources, opportunities and inspiration to the minority business community.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170743 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the operating budget and providing for a mandatory minimum annual appropriation to the Police Advisory Commission or any successor body or bodies; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170744 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-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 This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170745 0  ResolutionAlso naming Tasker Street, between South 20th Street and South 21st Street, "James A. Lovett II Way", in honor and recognition of his ongoing leadership of the Tasker Street Baptist Church and his service to the surrounding community and the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170746 0  ResolutionApproving the appointment of Rasheia Johnson to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170717 0  BillAmending Chapter 19-4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "New Sustainable Businesses," to expand the tax relief offered to such businesses, and to make technical corrections, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170747 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring the 207th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence Day.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170748 0  ResolutionDeclaring September 15, 2017 through October 15, 2017 as Hispanic Heritage Month here in the City of Philadelphia to honor the role that Hispanics have played and continue to play in the economic, cultural and social development of our City and nation.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170749 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170595: "An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules SuspendedPass  Action details Not available
170750 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.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170751 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing The Consortium, Inc. on the 50th anniversary of its founding.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170718 0  BillAmending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations," by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Rising Sun Avenue and Levick Street, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170752 0  ResolutionAdding the Honorable Shirley M. Kitchen to the street signs on the block intersections of the 5000 block of North 13th Street between West Ruscomb Street and Lindley Avenue in recognition of Senator Kitchen's tremendous service and contributions to the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules SuspendedPass  Action details Not available
170719 0  BillAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Miscellaneous," by changing the rules for requesting the preparation of Fiscal Impact Statements and final adoption of bills; all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170753 0  ResolutionAcknowledging and recognizing The Philadelphia Music & Arts Festival, "Philly Music Fest", an event that highlights the food, beer and arts of Philadelphia, taking place September 22nd through September 23rd at World Cafe Live Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170754 0  ResolutionHonoring and remembering the late Darren "Dutch" Daulton, catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, who passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170755 0  ResolutionHonoring and congratulating the winners of the Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly 2017.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170756 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Steve Goodman, known as the "fairy godfather of Philadelphia startups" for his hard work and dedication to countless Philadelphia startups and to the Philadelphia tech community. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170757 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Art-Reach for the premiere of their original documentary film, I Am which highlights the groundbreaking partnership between the Pennsylvania Ballet and the students of Saint Katherine Day School,Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170720 0  BillAuthorizing the plotting upon City Plan Nos. 146 and 271 of two rights-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and the striking from said City Plans and abandoning of all or portions of four other rights-of-way for various utility purposes, all lying within the area southeast of Delaware Avenue and northeast of Ellen Street, and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way being plotted, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170721 0  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," by revising requirements for accessory signs, located within the area bounded by Juniper Street, East Passyunk Avenue and Mifflin Street, under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170722 0  BillAmending Section 9-204 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Vendors in Center City," by eliminating previously designated vendor locations in Center City; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170758 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 Forty-Fifth 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
170759 0  ResolutionAppointing Drew Murray to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170723 0  BillAuthorizing Germantown Special Services District, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain various bollard encroachments at 57 W. Maplewood Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19144 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170724 0  BillAmending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by requiring the public posting of hours of operations for libraries and recreation centers, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170760 0  ResolutionRecognizing the Philadelphia Department of Revenue for instituting new payment plan options for non-Real Estate Taxes. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170761 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Germantown Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 5820-5824 Germantown avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Germantown YWCA 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 CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170762 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 Twelfth 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
170763 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 Twelfth 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 This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170725 0  BillAdding a Chapter 19-4300 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Tax Benefits for New Megabusinesses," by providing an incentive for a New Megabusiness that chooses to locate in the City of Philadelphia by reducing the Business Net Income Tax rate to zero, all under certain terms and conditions.Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170726 0  BillAmending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by enacting a new Subsection 17-1605(3) to provide for additional oversight by the City Council of compliance with all Economic Opportunity Plans ("EOP") for the participation of minority and female workers, Minority-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, Female-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises, and Disabled-Owned Disadvantaged Business Enterprises; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and ReferredPass  Action details Not available
170764 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170519: "An Ordinance amending 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," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules SuspendedPass  Action details Not available
170765 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring the Class of 2017 Inductees to the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170766 0  ResolutionRecognizing September as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and Celebrating the 16th Annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! to Promote Recovery and Work to End the Stigma Surrounding Drug and Alcohol Addiction.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170767 0  ResolutionRequesting the President of the United States and the United States Congress to enact legislation allowing Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program recipients to remain permanently in the United States by March 2018.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170768 0  ResolutionRecognizing September 2017 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia in Honor of Childhood Cancer Patients, Caregivers, Survivors, and Those Children Who Have Succumbed to the Disease; and Urging the United States House of Representatives and United States Senate to Pass House Resolution 820 and Senate Bill 292, Both Entitled, "Childhood Cancer Survivorship, Treatment, Access, and Research Act of 2017 or the Childhood Cancer STAR Act".Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage CalendarPass  Action details Not available
170675 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Woodbine Avenue, Upland Way, 59th Street, Lancaster Avenue, and 62nd Street.WITHOUT RECOMMENDATIONPass  Action details Not available
170706 0  ResolutionCommitting the City of Philadelphia to meet or exceed its share of the targets set by the Paris Climate Accord for the mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170727 0  ResolutionRecognizing National Drive Electric Week 2017 in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170728 0  ResolutionEncouraging Amazon to choose the City of Philadelphia as the future home of HQ2.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170729 0  ResolutionCalling for the City Council Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings investigating the feasibility of opening the outer lanes of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway to install more flags and increase the number of countries that are represented.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170740 0  ResolutionHonoring the 230th Anniversary of the signing of the United States Constitution and recognizing September 17th as Constitution Day in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170741 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Soul Football Team for winning their third Arena Bowl Championship title over the Tampa Bay Storm on August 26, 2017. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170742 0  ResolutionSupporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 2 through October 6, 2017 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical information, resources, opportunities and inspiration to the minority business community.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170747 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring the 207th Anniversary of Mexico's Independence Day.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170748 0  ResolutionDeclaring September 15, 2017 through October 15, 2017 as Hispanic Heritage Month here in the City of Philadelphia to honor the role that Hispanics have played and continue to play in the economic, cultural and social development of our City and nation.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170749 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170595: "An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170751 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing The Consortium, Inc. on the 50th anniversary of its founding.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170752 0  ResolutionAdding the Honorable Shirley M. Kitchen to the street signs on the block intersections of the 5000 block of North 13th Street between West Ruscomb Street and Lindley Avenue in recognition of Senator Kitchen's tremendous service and contributions to the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170753 0  ResolutionAcknowledging and recognizing The Philadelphia Music & Arts Festival, "Philly Music Fest", an event that highlights the food, beer and arts of Philadelphia, taking place September 22nd through September 23rd at World Cafe Live Philadelphia. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170754 0  ResolutionHonoring and remembering the late Darren "Dutch" Daulton, catcher for the Philadelphia Phillies, who passed away Sunday, August 6, 2017 at the age of 55 after a four-year battle with brain cancer. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170755 0  ResolutionHonoring and congratulating the winners of the Philadelphia Magazine's Best of Philly 2017.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170756 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Steve Goodman, known as the "fairy godfather of Philadelphia startups" for his hard work and dedication to countless Philadelphia startups and to the Philadelphia tech community. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170757 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Art-Reach for the premiere of their original documentary film, I Am which highlights the groundbreaking partnership between the Pennsylvania Ballet and the students of Saint Katherine Day School,ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170760 0  ResolutionRecognizing the Philadelphia Department of Revenue for instituting new payment plan options for non-Real Estate Taxes. ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170765 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring the Class of 2017 Inductees to the Philadelphia Music Walk of Fame.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170764 0  ResolutionRequesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 170519: "An Ordinance amending 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," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170766 0  ResolutionRecognizing September as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and Celebrating the 16th Annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! to Promote Recovery and Work to End the Stigma Surrounding Drug and Alcohol Addiction.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
170406 1  BillContinuing the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Germantown Avenue and for which the Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a final plan and report 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 the Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing the Mt. Airy Improvement District, Inc. to assess certain property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved final plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conREAD AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170468 1  BillEstablishing a business improvement district encompassing certain existing and future hotel properties within the boundaries of the City of Philadelphia, to be known as the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District (the "District"); designating the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District Corporation to serve as Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association (the "NIDMA") for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed programs and services related to the development and promotion of the hotel and tourism industry in the City and County of Philadelphia and their estimated cost; and providing for special assessment fees to be levied on affected property owners within the District to fund such programs and services; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the NIDMA for the District; and authorizing the NIDMA to assess affected property owners within the District and collect or cause to be collected special assessment fees to be used in accordance with the approved plan; allREAD AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170623 0  BillAuthorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170782 0  COMMUNICATIONSeptember 14, 2017 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBES OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 170595, entitled "Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street," for the purpoe of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectrfully, James F. Kenney, MayorREAD   Action details Not available
170595-A 0  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street.RECONSIDEREDPass17:0 Action details Not available
170595-A 0  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street.READ   Action details Not available
170595-A 1  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street.AMENDED   Action details Not available
170595-A 1  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on Westmoreland Street between Lawrence Street to 5th Street.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
170781 0  COMMUNICATIONSeptember 14, 2017 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 170519, entitled "Amending Chapter 19-1300 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Real Estate,' 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 conditionc," for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Respectfully, James F. Kenney, MayorREAD   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.RECONSIDEREDPass17:0 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.READ   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.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available