Thursday, December 12, 2019

Legislation acted on

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

1. Bill 190106-AENACTED

   Amending Chapter 3 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “General Requirements,” to add provisions relating to bed bug infestation;...

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

2. Bill 190436ENACTED

   Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, a temporary construction easement on a portion of the...

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

3. Bill 190553POCKET VETOED

   Establishing a new Chapter 17-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Community Benefits Agreements,” and requiring Community Benefits Agreements for certain High Impact Projects or Development Proje...

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

4. Bill 190555ENACTED

   Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 270 by placing on the City Plan Sigma Way from Erdrick Street to Tackawanna Street, northeast of Vankirk Street, and Tackawan...

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

5. Bill 190557ENACTED

   Authorizing the paving of Sigma Way, from Erdrick Street to Tackawanna Street, and Tackawanna Street, from Vankirk Street to Sigma Way, under certain terms and conditions.

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

6. Bill 190610-AENACTED

   Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-4500, entitled “Prohibition on Use of Certain Bags and Checkout Bag Ch...

   Roll call: 15 Yes, 2 No (member by member)

7. Bill 190638-AENACTED

   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.

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

8. Bill 190644ENACTED

   Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by changing certain boundaries and establishing new permit parking districts, all under certain terms and cond...

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

9. Bill 190645ENACTED

   Authorizing James Herman, DBA KFN Holdings LLC, to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 1248-50 North Front Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122, all under certain terms and conditio...

   Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

10. Bill 190659ENACTED

    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 Ave...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

11. Bill 190713ENACTED

    Amending various provisions of Subcode “P” of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Plumbing Code,” by making additional additions, deletions and amendments to the City’s adopti...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

12. Bill 190716ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Energy Conservation,” to provide for the benchmarking and reporting of energy and water usage data for certain buildings participating in th...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

13. Bill 190717ENACTED

    Continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District (the “District”), a business improvement district encompassing certain existing and future hotel properties within the boundaries of t...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

14. Bill 190743ENACTED

    Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 15th street from Morris street to Mifflin street; S. 16th street and Moore street; 16th street and Ritner street; Bancroft street and McKean str...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

15. Bill 190745ENACTED

    Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 17th street and Passyunk avenue; 17th street and McKean street; Carlisle street and Moore street; McKean street and S. 15th street; S. 24th stre...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

16. Bill 190766ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

17. Bill 190784-AENACTED

    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.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

18. Bill 190786-AAENACTED

    Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by making revisions to definitions; to contract and reporting requirements; to exce...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

19. Bill 190811-AENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

20. Bill 190824ENACTED

    Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as Mill Creek Park, located at 4615 Fairmount Avenue, as the “Lucien E. Blackwell Park” in the City of Philadelphia.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

21. Bill 190826POCKET VETOED

    Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” by prohibiting vending on Market Street between 33rd and 34th Streets; all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 No (member by member)

22. Bill 190829ENACTED

    Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Parks and Recreation Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease from the School District of Philadelphia certain land and imp...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

23. 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...

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

24. Bill 190848ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional extensions of certain...

    Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 No (member by member)

25. Bill 190850ENACTED

    Authorizing the Office of the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into one or more agreements with FIS AvantGard LLC, for the installation and maintenance of an information management syst...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

26. Bill 190851ENACTED

    Authorizing Steven Cook (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 1301-05 North Howard Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

27. Bill 190852ENACTED

    Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Sheffield Avenue, from Walker Street to Cottage Street.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

28. Bill 190853ENACTED

    Approving the eighth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Washington avenue, S. Twenty-fifth street, Reed street, the re...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

29. Bill 190858ENACTED

    Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of Ruth Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

30. Bill 190859ENACTED

    Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Housing Unit Density Bonuses,” by amending...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

31. Bill 190860-AENACTED

    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.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

32. Bill 190864ENACTED

    Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” by amending Chapter 6-200, entitled “Preventive Medicine,” to require the reporting of information related to substance use treatment...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

33. Bill 190866ENACTED

    Amending Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "The Philadelphia Administrative Code," and Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provis...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

34. Bill 190867ENACTED

    Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of Elkhart Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

35. Bill 190868ENACTED

    Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Jasper Street and E. Clearfield Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

36. Bill 190889ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spring Garden Street, Lancaster Avenue, 38th Street, Hamilton Stree...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

37. Bill 190890ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Chestnut Street, 45th Street, Ludlow Street, and 46th Street.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

38. Bill 190891ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 34th Street, Civic Center Boulevard, and University...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

39. Bill 190892ENACTED

    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 certain parcels of land in and about the...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

40. Bill 190893ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ogden Street, 40th Street, Parrish Street, and Preston Street.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

41. Bill 190894ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Locust Street, 49th Street, Baltimore Avenue, and 58th Street.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

42. Bill 190896ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

43. Bill 190897ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 42nd Street, Powelton Avenue, Market Street, and...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

44. Bill 190898ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cobbs Creek, Baltimore Avenue, 49th Street, Grays Avenue, 58th Stre...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

45. Bill 190899ENACTED

    Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Newsstands,” by revising requirements for sales, design, and advertising; all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

46. Bill 190900ENACTED

    Authorizing the Pennsylvania Department of General Services (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed set of non-standard bollards at 1503A-11 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (“Property...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

47. Bill 190901ENACTED

    Authorizing MMB Contractors, Inc. ("Owner") to construct, own and maintain hardscaped patios, an accessible ramp, and planter boxes at 2225 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA ("Property"), under c...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

48. Bill 190902ENACTED

    Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 22nd Street, Market Street, 21st Street, and Ludlow Street.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

49. Bill 190903ENACTED

    Authorizing Aspen Operations, LLC (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain an open-air sidewalk café at 741 North 23rd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (“Property”), all under certain terms and condition...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

50. Bill 190904ENACTED

    Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Brown Street between North 22nd and Corinthian Streets, both sides.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

51. Bill 190905ENACTED

    Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” by allowing for sidewalk sales near the intersection of Cottman Avenue and Bustleton Avenue.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

52. Bill 190910ENACTED

    Amending Bill No. 050670, entitled “An Ordinance granting permission to Center City ERUV Corporation, in order to demarcate the boundaries of a Center City eruv district, to construct and maintain a c...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

53. Bill 190911ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 13-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rates,” to provide for enforcement of prevailing wage provisions of the Code that apply in connection with the...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

54. Bill 190912ENACTED

    Authorizing the City Solicitor, on behalf of the City, to enter into a multi-year contract with a provider of codification, editing, and marketing services to produce printed and electronic versions o...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

55. Bill 190915ENACTED

    Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 195 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a dead-end portion of Cumberland Street extending from Beach Street to a term...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

56. Bill 190916POCKET VETOED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, Front Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all unde...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

57. Bill 190917ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Snyder Avenue, 7th Street and Oregon Avenue.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

58. Bill 190918ENACTED

    Authorizing Coscia Massimo (“Owner”) to own and maintain an existing exterior building ramp at 2723 East Cumberland Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

59. Bill 190935ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

60. Bill 190936ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

61. Bill 190938ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

62. Bill 190939ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

63. Bill 190941ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

64. Bill 190942ENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

65. 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.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

66. Bill 190944-AENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

67. Resolution 190970ADOPTED

    Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and...

68. Resolution 190972ADOPTED

    Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number...

69. Resolution 190973ADOPTED

    Authorizing 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.

70. Resolution 190974ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2166 N. Franklin Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

71. Resolution 190975ADOPTED

    Appointing Greg Muller to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

72. Resolution 190976ADOPTED

    Appointing Clayton Mitchell to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

73. Resolution 190977ADOPTED

    Reappointing Kevin Michals to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.

74. Resolution 190978ADOPTED

    Appointing Carol Watson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

75. Resolution 190979ADOPTED

    Reappointing Howard Wurzak to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.

76. Resolution 190981ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1703, 1707, and 1711 N. 55th Street located in the Fourth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia...

77. Resolution 190982ADOPTED

    Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 1, identified by ho...

78. Resolution 190984ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of certain property located in the Second Councilmanic District, which will be transferred by the City to the Philadelphia Redevelopment...

79. Resolution 190985ADOPTED

    Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number...

80. Resolution 190986ADOPTED

    Appointing Eric Bodzin to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.

81. Resolution 190987ADOPTED

    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.

82. Resolution 190989ADOPTED

    Calling upon the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to recognize Secondary Traumatic Stress as a workplace hazard, recommend steps to address mental health injury as a psychological hazard...

83. Resolution 190994ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1853 E. Ontario Street located in the First Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

84. Resolution 190996ADOPTED

    Approving the appointment of Lloyd Remick to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

85. Resolution 190997ADOPTED

    Approving the appointment of Charles Forshee to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

86. Resolution 190998ADOPTED

    Approving the appointment of George Perez to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

87. Resolution 190999ADOPTED

    Approving the reappointment of Jose Melendez to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

88. Resolution 191000ADOPTED

    Approving the reappointment of George Ginder to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

89. Resolution 191001ADOPTED

    Approving the reappointment of Anthony Boyle to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

90. Resolution 191019ADOPTED

    Congratulating the International Association of Blacks in Dance on hosting their 32nd Annual International Conference and Festival of Blacks in Dance.

91. Resolution 191020ADOPTED

    Honoring the St. Joseph’s Preparatory School Varsity Football Team on convincingly winning the 2019 PIAA Class 6A State Championship.

92. Resolution 191021ADOPTED

    Honoring the life and legacy of Paul “Bud” Franzen for his service to our country, and his dedication to the Roxborough community.

93. Resolution 191022ADOPTED

    Recognizing Independence Blue Cross and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association on their 2019 Report that Investigates Increasing Health Concerns Impacting the Millennial Population.

94. Resolution 191023ADOPTED

    Alliance of Black School Educators’ 2019 Principal of the Year Award.

95. Resolution 191024ADOPTED

    Honoring and Recognizing Charles Francis Dougherty a Pennsylvania State Senator and a U.S. Congressman from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

96. Resolution 191025ADOPTED

    Authorizing Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings to examine best practices regarding the reduction of the negative environmental impacts of...

97. Resolution 191026ADOPTED

    Proclaiming January 13, 2020 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhancing the City’s Cultu...

98. COMMUNICATION 191027PLACED ON FILE
99. COMMUNICATION 191028PLACED ON FILE