Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available. Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 10/17/2019 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Not available   Attachments: Meeting Items (73) 73 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 190812 0     Resolution Celebrating October as “National High School Dropout Prevention Month” and Recognizing the Launch of Project U-Turn’s Social Media Campaign.       Not available Not available 190813 0     Resolution Recognizing Donavan Sterling West on the Occasion of His Appointment as President of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.       Not available Not available 190801 0     Bill Authorizing the University of the Sciences in Philadelphia (“Owner”) to own and maintain existing pedestrian-scale street lights at 4514-22 Woodland Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190802-A 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Mount Vernon street and N. 32nd street; N. 42nd street and Baring street.       Not available Not available 190803 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Salford street and Chestnut street; Ludlow street and S. 51st street; Chestnut street and S. 61st street; Sansom street and S. 51st street; Irving street and S. 52nd street.       Not available Not available 190814 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 lots or pieces of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the forty-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.       Not available Not available 190804 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” to add a new Section 9-638, entitled “Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices in Youth-Accessible Establishments,” prohibiting selling and offering for sale certain electronic smoking devices in youth-accessible establishments and fixing penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190815 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Department of Parks and Recreation employee Jeneen Helms for her heroic actions during the mass shooting at Baker Playground on July 13, 2019.       Not available Not available 190805 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by establishment of district 39, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190806 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 1500 block of E. Wingohocking Street, 1600 block of E. Wingohocking Street, 1500 block E. Bristol Street, 1500 block of E. Cayuga Street, 4300 block of “O” Street, 4300 block of Castor Avenue, on both sides of the street.       Not available Not available 190816 0     Resolution Recognizing the extraordinary contributions of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and its President Lorina Marshall-Blake.       Not available Not available 190817 0     Resolution Recognizing the American Jewish Committee’s #ShowUpForShabbat movement in remembrance of the first anniversary of the massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and calling on all Philadelphians to raise their voices for a world free of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate.       Not available Not available 190818 0     Resolution Calling on the Controller of the City of Philadelphia to investigate and audit the OnePhilly system in light of ongoing problems and inefficiencies which are compromising the City’s basic functions and public trust.       Not available Not available 190807 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by providing for a tax credit against real estate taxes for grandparents serving as the primary caretaker for their grandchildren; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190808 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by adding a new definition to Section 19-1501 and adding a new Section 19-1507, entitled “Working Grandparent Tax Credit”; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190809 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by providing for a tax credit against real estate taxes for parents serving as the primary caretaker for their children; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190810 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by adding a new definition to Section 19-1501 and adding a new Section 19-1507, entitled “Working Parent Tax Credit”; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190819 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Mary Frances Fogg on the occasion of her retirement following more than 32 years of loyal and dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia and its citizens.       Not available Not available 190811-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of subsection 14-507 entitled "/CDO, Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District," to revise certain provisions of subsection 14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Housing Unit Density Bonuses,” and to make related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190820 0     Resolution Also naming Broad Street from Lenox Avenue to West Venango Street, and Broad Street from West Oxford Street to Master Street, as “Rev. Dr. Leon H. Sullivan Way” to honor the ministry of Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan and his tremendous impact on the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 190506 1     Bill Amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Common Procedures and Requirements,” by allowing certain letters submitted to the Zoning Board to serve as an entry of appearance; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190506 1     Bill Amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Common Procedures and Requirements,” by allowing certain letters submitted to the Zoning Board to serve as an entry of appearance; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190551 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Baring Street, Saunders Avenue, Powelton Avenue, 38th Street, Filbert Street, Sloan Street, Powelton Avenue, and 39th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190551 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Baring Street, Saunders Avenue, Powelton Avenue, 38th Street, Filbert Street, Sloan Street, Powelton Avenue, and 39th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190601-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-200, entitled “Definitions” and Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by creating the use category “Smoking Lounge” and related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190601-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-200, entitled “Definitions” and Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by creating the use category “Smoking Lounge” and related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190611-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-800, entitled “Parking and Loading,” by amending parking standards for historically designated properties and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190611-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-800, entitled “Parking and Loading,” by amending parking standards for historically designated properties and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190612 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by amending standards for accessory dwelling units and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190612 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by amending standards for accessory dwelling units and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190613-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by amending use standards for historically designated properties and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190613-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by amending use standards for historically designated properties and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190655-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-502, entitled “/CTR, Center City Overlay District,” by amending the Supplemental Use Controls for the Old City Residential Area; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190655-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-502, entitled “/CTR, Center City Overlay District,” by amending the Supplemental Use Controls for the Old City Residential Area; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190659 0     Bill Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District (“District”), in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the west side of Delaware Avenue to the southwest side of Lehigh Avenue, both sides of North Front Street from the north side of Poplar Street to the south side of Montgomery Street, both sides of East Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue continuing to the west side of East Fletcher Street, the north side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Front Street, and the south side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Howard Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; designating the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement       Not available Not available 190659 0     Bill Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District (“District”), in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the west side of Delaware Avenue to the southwest side of Lehigh Avenue, both sides of North Front Street from the north side of Poplar Street to the south side of Montgomery Street, both sides of East Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue continuing to the west side of East Fletcher Street, the north side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Front Street, and the south side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Howard Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; designating the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement       Not available Not available 190660 0     Bill Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the South Philly Market District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of South 9th Street from the south side of Fitzwater Street to the north side of Federal Street, both sides of Christian Street from west side of South 7th Street to east side of South 10th Street, both sides of Montrose Street from South 8th Street to South 10th Street, both sides of Carpenter Street from South 8th Street to South 10th Street, both sides of Washington Avenue from west side of South 8th Street to east side of South 11th Street, both sides of Ellsworth Street from East Passyunk Avenue to South 10th Street, both sides of East Passyunk Avenue from south side of Washington Avenue to north side of Federal Street, both sides of South 10th Street from the south side of Christian Street to north side of Ellsworth Street, both sides of South 8th Street between the south side of Christian Street and the north side of Carpenter Street and between the south side of Washington Avenue and the north side of Ellsworth Stre       Not available Not available 190660 0     Bill Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the South Philly Market District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of South 9th Street from the south side of Fitzwater Street to the north side of Federal Street, both sides of Christian Street from west side of South 7th Street to east side of South 10th Street, both sides of Montrose Street from South 8th Street to South 10th Street, both sides of Carpenter Street from South 8th Street to South 10th Street, both sides of Washington Avenue from west side of South 8th Street to east side of South 11th Street, both sides of Ellsworth Street from East Passyunk Avenue to South 10th Street, both sides of East Passyunk Avenue from south side of Washington Avenue to north side of Federal Street, both sides of South 10th Street from the south side of Christian Street to north side of Ellsworth Street, both sides of South 8th Street between the south side of Christian Street and the north side of Carpenter Street and between the south side of Washington Avenue and the north side of Ellsworth Stre       Not available Not available 190711 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Oregon Avenue, 10th Street, and the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76).       Not available Not available 190711 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Oregon Avenue, 10th Street, and the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76).       Not available Not available 190506 1     Bill Amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Common Procedures and Requirements,” by allowing certain letters submitted to the Zoning Board to serve as an entry of appearance; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190551 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Baring Street, Saunders Avenue, Powelton Avenue, 38th Street, Filbert Street, Sloan Street, Powelton Avenue, and 39th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190601-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-200, entitled “Definitions” and Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by creating the use category “Smoking Lounge” and related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190611-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-800, entitled “Parking and Loading,” by amending parking standards for historically designated properties and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190612 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by amending standards for accessory dwelling units and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190613-A 1     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by amending use standards for historically designated properties and making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190655-A 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-502, entitled “/CTR, Center City Overlay District,” by amending the Supplemental Use Controls for the Old City Residential Area; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190659 0     Bill Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District (“District”), in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the west side of Delaware Avenue to the southwest side of Lehigh Avenue, both sides of North Front Street from the north side of Poplar Street to the south side of Montgomery Street, both sides of East Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue continuing to the west side of East Fletcher Street, the north side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Front Street, and the south side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Howard Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; designating the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement       Not available Not available 190660 0     Bill Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the South Philly Market District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of South 9th Street from the south side of Fitzwater Street to the north side of Federal Street, both sides of Christian Street from west side of South 7th Street to east side of South 10th Street, both sides of Montrose Street from South 8th Street to South 10th Street, both sides of Carpenter Street from South 8th Street to South 10th Street, both sides of Washington Avenue from west side of South 8th Street to east side of South 11th Street, both sides of Ellsworth Street from East Passyunk Avenue to South 10th Street, both sides of East Passyunk Avenue from south side of Washington Avenue to north side of Federal Street, both sides of South 10th Street from the south side of Christian Street to north side of Ellsworth Street, both sides of South 8th Street between the south side of Christian Street and the north side of Carpenter Street and between the south side of Washington Avenue and the north side of Ellsworth Stre       Not available Not available 190711 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Oregon Avenue, 10th Street, and the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76).       Not available Not available 170408 0     Resolution Calling on and urging The School District of Philadelphia ("District") to permanently prohibit the suspension of elementary-aged students from the first through fifth grades.       Not available Not available 190723 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 lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty 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.       Not available Not available 190779 0     Resolution Authorizing the establishment of a “Special Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia” to investigate child separation in Philadelphia’s child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families.       Not available Not available 190790 0     Resolution Also naming Sigel Street, between 21st and 22nd Streets, “Vendetta Grimes Way,” to honor the life and legacy of Vendetta Grimes.       Not available Not available 190812 0     Resolution Celebrating October as “National High School Dropout Prevention Month” and Recognizing the Launch of Project U-Turn’s Social Media Campaign.       Not available Not available 190813 0     Resolution Recognizing Donavan Sterling West on the Occasion of His Appointment as President of the African-American Chamber of Commerce of Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware.       Not available Not available 190815 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Department of Parks and Recreation employee Jeneen Helms for her heroic actions during the mass shooting at Baker Playground on July 13, 2019.       Not available Not available 190816 0     Resolution Recognizing the extraordinary contributions of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and its President Lorina Marshall-Blake.       Not available Not available 190817 0     Resolution Recognizing the American Jewish Committee’s #ShowUpForShabbat movement in remembrance of the first anniversary of the massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh and calling on all Philadelphians to raise their voices for a world free of anti-Semitism, bigotry, and hate.       Not available Not available 190819 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Mary Frances Fogg on the occasion of her retirement following more than 32 years of loyal and dedicated service to the City of Philadelphia and its citizens.       Not available Not available 190820 0     Resolution Also naming Broad Street from Lenox Avenue to West Venango Street, and Broad Street from West Oxford Street to Master Street, as “Rev. Dr. Leon H. Sullivan Way” to honor the ministry of Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan and his tremendous impact on the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 180729-A 0     Bill Amending Section 10-710, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by adding new provisions and amending Section 10-719, entitled “Penalties,” by further amending the maximum penalty to be assessed; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 180729-A 1     Bill Amending Section 10-710, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by adding new provisions and amending Section 10-719, entitled “Penalties,” by further amending the maximum penalty to be assessed; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 180729-A 1     Bill Amending Section 10-710, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by adding new provisions and amending Section 10-719, entitled “Penalties,” by further amending the maximum penalty to be assessed; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190606-AA 1     Bill Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by amending Chapter 16-400, entitled “Vacant and Surplus Properties,” Chapter 16-500, entitled “Councilmanic District Development Program,” and Chapter 16-700, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” in order to establish uniform procedures for the disposition of property by the City and City-related agencies to whom the City conveys property, and to amend the provisions governing the Land Bank, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190606-AA 2     Bill Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by amending Chapter 16-400, entitled “Vacant and Surplus Properties,” Chapter 16-500, entitled “Councilmanic District Development Program,” and Chapter 16-700, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” in order to establish uniform procedures for the disposition of property by the City and City-related agencies to whom the City conveys property, and to amend the provisions governing the Land Bank, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190606-AA 2     Bill Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by amending Chapter 16-400, entitled “Vacant and Surplus Properties,” Chapter 16-500, entitled “Councilmanic District Development Program,” and Chapter 16-700, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” in order to establish uniform procedures for the disposition of property by the City and City-related agencies to whom the City conveys property, and to amend the provisions governing the Land Bank, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190707 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, together with the improvements thereon, in and about the area bounded by West Cumberland Street, North 8th Street, West York Street and North 9th Street, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190712 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Lombard Street, South Broad Street, South Street and 15th Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190562 1     Bill Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 242 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of the bed of Old York Road, on the southeasterly side thereof, from a point approximately fifty-five feet southwest of Sixty-Sixth Avenue to a point approximately two-hundred eighty-four feet further southwestwardly therefrom, thereby reducing the width of Old York Road within this area, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190658 1     Bill Authorizing South Street Headhouse District, C/O Michael Harris, to construct, own, and maintain proposed various encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way along the 500 Block of South 2nd Street median island, at Headhouse Square Plaza, in Philadelphia, PA 19147, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190509 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements”, by revising the list of City depositories; under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 190706 0     Bill Authorizing the issuance from time to time of one or more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and certain other actions.       Not available Not available