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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, November 21, 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 Chapter 10-2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Hate Crimes,” to increase the scope of eligible crimes and to provide for additional penalties for criminal conduct motivated by hatred tow...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  2. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Washington Avenue, 25th Street, Kimball Street, and 24th Street.

  3. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemna...

  4. Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Energy Conservation,” to add a new Section 9-3403, entitled “Building Energy Performance Policy,” to require owners of certain large buildin...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  5. Amending Section 3-207 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sale of Fuel Oil,” to revise the standards for permissible grades and permissible sulfur content of commercial fuel oil, under certain terms...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  6. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemna...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  7. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cedar Avenue, 52nd Street, Locust Street, and 46th Street.

  8. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises loca...

  9. Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” by creating a new Chapter 6-1200, entitled “Prescription Data Collection,” to provide for submission of certain prescription data to...

  10. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Upsal Street, Ardleigh Street, Washington Lane, the SEPTA Chestnut...

  11. Officially naming and designating the Cobbs Creek Recreation Center located at 280 Cobbs Creek Parkway, in the City of Philadelphia, as “Johnny Sample Recreation Center.”

  12. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Commissioner of Parks & Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority fee simple t...

  13. Establishing the “Safe Haven Law” by amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new section prohibiting the possession of weapons...

    Roll call: 14 Yes, 1 No (member by member)

  14. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 38th Street, Sansom Street, 39th Street, and Chestnut Street.

  15. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 38th Street, Chestnut Street, 39th Street, and Ludlow Street.

  16. Authorizing the Commissioner of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Stormwater Easement Agreement with The School District of Philadelphia, to all...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  17. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Market Street, 22nd Street, Ludlow Street, 24th Street, Chestnut St...

  18. Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to provide for a height allowance for certain solar collectors; all under terms and conditions.

  19. Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, the “Health Code,” to add a section establishing requirements for hospitals that anticipate closing, all under certain terms and conditions.

  20. 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 un...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  21. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Mount Vernon street and N. 32nd street; N. 42nd street and Baring street.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  22. 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,”...

  23. 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 c...

  24. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Sloan Street, Baring Street, State Street, and Powelton Avenue.

  25. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and abo...

  26. Bill 190830-APOCKET VETOED

    Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by modifying t...

  27. Amending Bill No. 190152 (approved June 19, 2019), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2020-2025 inclusive.”

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  28. Amending Bill No. 190153 (approved June 19, 2019), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2020 Capital Budget.”

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  29. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offic...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

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

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  31. Amending Title 7 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Housing Code,” by adding a new Chapter 7-200, entitled “Preservation of Affordable Housing;” all under certain terms and conditions.

  32. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Mount Airy Bethesda Manor CDC, for use by the City of all or a portion of t...

  33. Appointing Alexander Balloon to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.

  34. 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 Philadelphia Redevelopme...

  35. 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; author...

  36. Authorizing Reka Patel, owner and operator of the newsstand located on the northwest corner of 30th Street and Market Street, to construct, use and maintain conduits in, under and across the northwest...

  37. Officially naming and designating the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Education Center located at 700 Cobbs Creek Parkway, in the City of Philadelphia as “Carole Williams-Green Community Environme...

  38. Authorizing Neal and Linda Pakvina, owners and operators of the food truck, Linda’s Cart, located at the northeast corner of 43rd Street and Woodland Avenue, to construct, use, and maintain conduits i...

  39. Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Sidewalk Sales," by providing an exception to the vending prohibition encompassing the vicinity of the intersection of Lindbergh boulevard an...

  40. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or a portion of a parcel of land situated at 2401 Chestnu...

  41. Authorizing Charles Peruto, DBA Peruto Development LLC, to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 1640-42 Fitzwater Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146, all under certain terms and co...

  42. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB, LLC, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises...

  43. Bill 190943POCKET VETOED

    Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.

  44. Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by modifying the duration and/or amount of certain tax abatements, and by providing for periodic evaluation of the abat...

  45. Recognizing and celebrating the life and extraordinary contributions of peace activist Dr. Kim Phuc Phan Thi.

  46. Voicing City Council’s strong interest in and enthusiastic support of proposals to purchase the Philadelphia Energy Solutions (PES) refinery site that align with the City of Philadelphia’s goals to im...

  47. Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain properties located in the Third Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Philadelphia Redevelopmen...

  48. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3848 Melon Street located in the Third Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  49. Also naming the unit block of Edgewood Street as “Destiny Smallwood Carr Way,” in honor of Destiny Smallwood Carr, to commemorate her long-time dedication and generous public service to her community.

  50. Also naming the 4600 Block of Locust Street “Livingston Way” in honor of the legacy of Walter R. Livingston, his dedication to his community and the architectural imprint he has left on Philadelphia.

  51. Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold public hearings to explore the best ways to preserve the physical, cultural and social integrity of the Strawber...

  52. Also naming the 1600 block of North 25th Street from Cecil B. Moore Avenue to West Oxford Street, as “Rev. Robert J. Lovett, Sr. Way” to honor the life and ministry of Reverend Robert J. Lovett, Sr. a...

  53. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2760 N. Ringgold Street located in the Fourth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  54. 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 Philadelphia Redevelopme...

  55. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to enter into a lease agreement with HACE for use by HACE of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chap...

  56. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of certain properties located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  57. Resolution celebrating the 127 years of Thanksgiving football games between the Northeast High School Vikings and the Central High School Lancers, the longest running football rivalry between public h...

  58. Renaming the 6600 Block of Germantown Avenue “J. Whyatt Mondesire Way” to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of J. Whyatt “Jerry” Mondesire for his dedication to social justice and po...

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