Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/3/2018 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (75) 75 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 180447 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 170925, 170926, 171117, 180003, 180004, 180079, 180080, 180099, 180102, 180169, 180172, 180173, 180179, 180216, 180262 and 180263, which were passed by Council on April 19, 2018, were signed by the Mayor on May 2, 2018. READ     Action details Not available 180448 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, which 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. READ     Action details Not available 180449 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District, which 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. READ     Action details Not available 180450 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to establish licensing and other requirements regarding the placement of bicycles and other small vehicles in the public right-of-way for the purpose of rental of such vehicles; authorizing the adoption of regulations in connection with such a licensing program; and amending Chapter 12-800 of the Code, entitled "Bicycle Regulations and Penalties," to establish parking and related rules for bicycles and other small vehicles, including those used in connection with such licenses; all under certain terms and conditions. READ     Action details Not available 180431 0     Resolution Hereby proclaiming May 11, 2018 as AAL Day for Temple University's Academy of Adult Learning Program that has provided students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to have a fulfilling and authentic college experience. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180432 0     Resolution Honoring, Congratulating and Recognizing the Masterman School Team for Being Named World Finalists in the Odyssey of the Mind International Competition. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180432 0     Resolution Honoring, Congratulating and Recognizing the Masterman School Team for Being Named World Finalists in the Odyssey of the Mind International Competition. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180423 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Delaware River, Pennypack Street (extended), State Road, Rhawn Street, Frankford Avenue, Academy Road, and Linden Avenue (extended). Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 180424 0     Bill Amending Section 14-603 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use Specific Standards," by amending the number of curb cuts permitted for certain zoning districts, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 180434 0     Resolution Recognizing May 13, 2018 to May 20, 2018 as National Police Week in Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180435 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, for providing Philadelphia children and families with a free, open and safe play space for the past 120 years. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180422 0     Bill Authorizing The Phillies ("Owner") to construct, install, own and maintain encroachments consisting of security bollards, permanent operable barricades, and removable barricades with permanent foundations along and adjacent to Citizens Bank Park located at 1 Citizens Bank Way, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (the "Property"), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 180425 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Elmwood Avenue from South 68th Street to South 70th Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 180426 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, 10th Street, Citizens Bank Way, Pattison Avenue, and Broad Street. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 180436 0     Resolution Also naming South Street, between 23rd and 24th Streets, "Lois Fernandez Way", to honor the life and lasting legacy of Lois Fernandez, founder of the Odunde Festival. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180437 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District, which 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180438 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2860 N. Leithgow Street located in the Seventh 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 180439 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2776-2778 Emerald Street located in the Seventh 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 180440 0     Resolution Designating May 10, 2018, as World Lupus Day, on which lupus organizations around the world call for an increase in public- and private-sector funding for medical research on lupus; education programs for health professionals, patients, and the public; and worldwide recognition of lupus as a significant public health issue. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180441 0     Resolution Recognizing and proclaiming the week of May 6th through May 12th as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating all the men and women who have answered the call to serve our City and our communities as government employees. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180442 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing the Girl Scouts of America's 106th Birthday, and their dedication to improving the lives of the children of Philadelphia through character development, gaining leadership experience, and unleashing their inner G.I.R.L. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180427 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Dunks Ferry Road, the Poquessing Creek, Knights Road, Mechanicsville Road, Medford Road, and Lester Road. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 180428-A 0     Bill Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Black Lake Place from McNulty Road to its terminus further southwardly therefrom. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 180429 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Activities on Streets," to establish licensing and other requirements regarding the placement of bicycles and other small vehicles in the public right-of-way for the purpose of rental of such vehicles; authorizing the adoption of regulations in connection with such a licensing program; and amending Chapter 12-800 of the Code, entitled "Bicycle Regulations and Penalties," to establish parking and related rules for bicycles and other small vehicles, including those used in connection with such licenses; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 180443 0     Resolution Honoring and Congratulating The Constitution High School Boys Basketball Team, The Generals, on winning the 2018 PIAA State Championship for the AA Classification. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180430 0     Bill Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," Chapter 10-800, "Safety," by adding a new Section 10-840, "Criminal and Defiant Trespassers," establishing and clarifying procedures to remove criminal and defiant trespassers from real property, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred Pass   Action details Not available 180444 0     Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the 2018 Philippine Independence Week Celebration from June 2nd to June 16 Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180445 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Old Pine Street Church on the Occasion of its 250th Anniversary. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 180446 0     Resolution Encouraging the United States Army to locate the Army Futures Command in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar Pass   Action details Not available 171084 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by North Broad Street, Noble Street, 13th Street, and the building known as 401 North Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 171084 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by North Broad Street, Noble Street, 13th Street, and the building known as 401 North Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180011 0     Bill Amending Chapter 16-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales, Leases and Other Grants of City-Owned Buildings and Facilities," by requiring appraisals as a condition of approval of certain acquisitions and dispositions of real estate, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 180011 0     Bill Amending Chapter 16-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales, Leases and Other Grants of City-Owned Buildings and Facilities," by requiring appraisals as a condition of approval of certain acquisitions and dispositions of real estate, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180104 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, certain parcels of land situate at 130 West Westmoreland Street, with any improvements thereon, for further conveyance, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 180104 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, certain parcels of land situate at 130 West Westmoreland Street, with any improvements thereon, for further conveyance, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180105 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, certain parcels of land situate at 3300 North Front Street, with any improvements thereon, for further conveyance, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 180105 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, certain parcels of land situate at 3300 North Front Street, with any improvements thereon, for further conveyance, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180106 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Spring Del Associates, LP, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 520 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 180106 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Spring Del Associates, LP, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 520 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180177 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Roxborough Development Corporation, for use by the Corporation of all or a portion of the premises located at 463-65 Leverington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 180177 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Roxborough Development Corporation, for use by the Corporation of all or a portion of the premises located at 463-65 Leverington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180237 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 180237 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180239 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue and 70th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 180239 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue and 70th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180350 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL Pass   Action details Not available 180350 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 171084 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by North Broad Street, Noble Street, 13th Street, and the building known as 401 North Broad Street, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180011 0     Bill Amending Chapter 16-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sales, Leases and Other Grants of City-Owned Buildings and Facilities," by requiring appraisals as a condition of approval of certain acquisitions and dispositions of real estate, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180104 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, certain parcels of land situate at 130 West Westmoreland Street, with any improvements thereon, for further conveyance, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180105 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to convey, to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, certain parcels of land situate at 3300 North Front Street, with any improvements thereon, for further conveyance, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180106 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Spring Del Associates, LP, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 520 North Delaware Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180177 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a lease agreement with Roxborough Development Corporation, for use by the Corporation of all or a portion of the premises located at 463-65 Leverington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180237 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest such as an easement, by purchase, condemnation or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Kensington & Tacony Trail, 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180239 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Norwitch Drive, 67th Street, Essington Avenue and 70th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180350 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land located in and about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Loretto Avenue, Elgin Avenue, and Bleigh Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 180400 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1728 Marlton Avenue located in the Third Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180401 0     Resolution Calling on the United States Congress to release the necessary funding required to dredge the Schuylkill River, which is crucial in maintaining Philadelphia's status as the nation's best competitive rowing city. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180404 0     Resolution Calling on Congress to reject the proposal from HUD Secretary Ben Carson, which would triple the minimum rent cost for individuals in public housing, eliminate deductions for medical and childcare costs, and allow public housing agencies and property owners to impose work requirements, impacting 4.7 million families relying on federal housing assistance. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180405 0     Resolution Calling on the First Judicial District to develop user-friendly forms to improve access to justice for unrepresented victims of illegal possession of real property, and to facilitate an improved process for said victims to be heard by the court to address the rising level of illegal possessions of residential properties, and to address the problems with the current system, so as to prevent delayed justice and irreparable harm to homeowners. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180411 0     Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend Pennsylvania's Post Conviction Relief Act so that reliable evidence of innocence may be considered to prove that a person who is convicted of a crime is, in fact, not guilty. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180305 0     Resolution Appointing Lynette Brown Sow to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180306 0     Resolution Confirming the re-appointment of Hon. Phyllis W. Beck as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2022. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180431 0     Resolution Hereby proclaiming May 11, 2018 as AAL Day for Temple University's Academy of Adult Learning Program that has provided students with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to have a fulfilling and authentic college experience. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180432 0     Resolution Honoring, Congratulating and Recognizing the Masterman School Team for Being Named World Finalists in the Odyssey of the Mind International Competition. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180434 0     Resolution Recognizing May 13, 2018 to May 20, 2018 as National Police Week in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180435 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Smith Memorial Playground & Playhouse, for providing Philadelphia children and families with a free, open and safe play space for the past 120 years. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180440 0     Resolution Designating May 10, 2018, as World Lupus Day, on which lupus organizations around the world call for an increase in public- and private-sector funding for medical research on lupus; education programs for health professionals, patients, and the public; and worldwide recognition of lupus as a significant public health issue. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180441 0     Resolution Recognizing and proclaiming the week of May 6th through May 12th as Public Service Recognition Week in the City of Philadelphia and celebrating all the men and women who have answered the call to serve our City and our communities as government employees. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180442 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing the Girl Scouts of America's 106th Birthday, and their dedication to improving the lives of the children of Philadelphia through character development, gaining leadership experience, and unleashing their inner G.I.R.L. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180443 0     Resolution Honoring and Congratulating The Constitution High School Boys Basketball Team, The Generals, on winning the 2018 PIAA State Championship for the AA Classification. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180444 0     Resolution Recognizing and Celebrating the 2018 Philippine Independence Week Celebration from June 2nd to June 16 ADOPTED     Action details Not available 180445 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Old Pine Street Church on the Occasion of its 250th Anniversary. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 170241 0     Bill Granting permission to Houston Small and Debra Wilson, owners and operators of Tasty Eats Food Truck located in the right-of-way on the east side of 13th Street between Norris Street and Diamond Street, to install, use and maintain certain electrical wires, conduits and appurtenances in, under and over the right-of-way on the east side of 13th Street between Norris Street and Diamond Street, for the purpose of supplying electricity to said lunch truck, under certain terms and conditions. WITHDRAWN     Action details Not available 180010 0     Bill Amending 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 Fulton Bank, National Association, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available