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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, January 24, 2019

10:00 AMRoom 400

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Legislation acted on

Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.

  1. Amending portions of Title 4, Sub Code "F" of The Philadelphia Code to establish inspection and certification requirements for all smoke control systems and smoke and fire dampers in limited occupanci...

    Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 Abstained (member by member)

  2. Continuing the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue from 3300 Aramingo Avenue to 3995 Aramingo A...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  3. Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability,” by providing for exemptions, all under certain terms and condition.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  4. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Roosevelt Boulevard, 3rd Street, Hunting Park Avenue, 2nd Street, S...

  5. To amend the Master Plan for Drexel University and to approve the proposed addition to 101 N. 34th Street.

  6. Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Animals,” to revise certain provisions relating to the ownership of dogs and cats; revising the definition of animal retailer; and making te...

  7. Amending Section 9-637 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Opioid Antidote Availability,” to revise certain provisions relating to the form of naloxone available and technical changes to the penalties...

  8. Amending Chapter 19-2900 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions,” by extending the deadline for low-income seniors to apply for a refund or fo...

  9. Amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” to amend standards for the acquisition and disposition of vacant and underutilized property; and to further provide...

  10. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offic...

  11. Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter establishing and defining the responsibilities of the Office of...

  12. Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the...

  13. Establishing a no parking regulation on Ivy Hill Road in the vicinity of Mansfield Avenue.

  14. Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by creating a new Permit Parking District 36 in the vicinity of Cottman Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard and the Taco...

  15. Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by revising the limitations on a permissible location on Castor Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

  16. Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by reducing the amount of real estate taxes to be exempted for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain res...

  17. Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by reducing the amount of real estate taxes to be exempted for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain res...

  18. Granting permission to Vincent Cappello, owner and operator of Vinny’s Fruit and Produce located in the right-of-way on the north side of Dickinson Street between 9th Street and 10th Street, to instal...

  19. Establishing parking restrictions on East Gowen Avenue, Devon Street to Ardleigh Street, south side.

  20. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Stenton Avenue, Chelten Avenue, Broad Street, Windrim Avenue, Belf...

  21. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants to the General Fund.

  22. Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 27th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair.

  23. Recognizing and Commending Governor Tom Wolf on the Establishment of the First Statewide Goal to Reduce Carbon Pollution.

  24. Recognizing January as “National Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in the City of Philadelphia and honoring those who work to eradicate human trafficking in the United States and across the world.

  25. Calling on the United States Congress and the President of the United States to protect vulnerable citizens by funding the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, and other federal food assistance...

  26. Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuan...

  27. Calling on Philadelphia Charter Schools to close, or adopt a modified schedule in observance of Election Day, in order to provide for higher quality polling locations for residents across the City.

  28. Recognizing AJC Philadelphia for its interreligious work in hosting the Muslim-Jewish Commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day; and further acknowledging January 27th as International...

  29. Calling for the City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings on the implementation of Charter-change legislation establishing the Department of Planning and Development, and...

  30. Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings to examine the effect of gun violence on victims and co-victims, as well as the resources available to them,

  31. Calling for the creation of an Opportunity Zone Oversight Committee.

  32. Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office of Immigrant Affairs, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, and to otherwise provid...

  33. Recognizing the Philadelphia Alumni Chapter on the Occasion of the 108th Annual Founders’ Day of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc.

  34. Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing tha...

  35. Honoring the life and legacy of Karen S. Coates, Esq.

  36. Honoring and remembering the late Raymond G. Perelman, master investor and philanthropist, who passed away Monday January 14, 2019 at the age of 101.

  37. Honoring Judge Harold Berger, lawyer, electrical engineer, philanthropist and recipient of many accolades in recognition of the virtuous life which he has led.

  38. Honoring Vernon Odom as he retires from his position as an Action News Reporter for 6ABC after 42 years.

  39. Declaring January 30, 2019 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.

  40. Declaring solidarity with and support for the #MuteRKelly campaign, a grassroots movement that seeks to remedy decades of silence surrounding the sexual abuse of young Black women and girls by denying...

  41. Also naming Madison Street between Gaul and Chatham Streets as “Tommy Dunbar Way”.

  42. Appointing Betsy Oliphant Ross to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  43. Reappointing Richard Goldberg to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  44. Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the increase in maternal mortality among African-American women in Philadelphia.

  45. Recognizing, commemorating, and celebrating the Centennial Anniversary of the Historic First Korean Congress held in Philadelphia from April 14 to April 16, 1919.

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