Thursday, November 18, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 210584ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking regulations in the vicinity of Weccacoe street and Oregon avenue.
- Bill 210633-AENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/MIH, Mixed Income N...
- Bill 210671-AENACTED
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions”, by adding a new Chapter requiring certain businesses or professions provide disclosures regardin...
- Bill 210675ENACTED
Amending Section 12-2809 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Civil Penalties and Costs,” to change certain penalties for parking on sidewalks, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210678ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Allens lane and Wissahickon avenue.
- Bill 210679ENACTED
Amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Street Vendors,” by permitting vending on certain sections of 49th street; all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210685-AAENACTED
Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section A-703, entitled “Specia...
- Bill 210690ENACTED
Establishing a one-way regulation on Bryan Street, from West Mount Pleasant Avenue to Allens Lane, northbound.
- Bill 210746ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Wildey street and Hancock street; Wildey street and Marlborough street; Salmon street and Columbia avenue; Montgomery avenue and Wildey street.
- Bill 210772ENACTED
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Employees Retirement Code,” by codifying the Pension Board’s preexisting policy and practice to perform an annual stress test of the Retire...
- Bill 210773ENACTED
Establishing parking restrictions for certain commercial vehicles in the vicinity of Blue Grass road and Grant avenue, Decatur street and Torresdale avenue, Cottman avenue and Milnor street, Barnard A...
- Bill 210774ENACTED
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a water main and appurtenant work, required to provide public water service, in the 4000 block of Wells Street...
- Bill 210776ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-200 of Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commercial Activities on Streets” to add a new section entitled “Streeteries” to allow for expansion of business uses, including o...
- Bill 210779ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk plaque in the vicinity of 447 N. Broad Street, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210780ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Clarion street and Reed street; Clarion street and Wharton street; Manton street and S. 8th street; Wilder street and S. 12th street; Franklin str...
- Bill 210781ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Franklin street and Ritner street; S. 10th street and Mifflin street; Mifflin street and S. 9th street; Dudley street and S. 10th street; Mckean st...
- Bill 210798ENACTED
Amending Bill No. 200351, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently mu...
- Bill 210826ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 230 by striking from the City Plan Cresson Street from Osborn Street to Vassar Street and reserving and placing on the City P...
- Bill 210846ENACTED
Establishing parking restrictions for certain commercial vehicles in the vicinity of Tulip street and Robbins street, and Longshore avenue and New State road; all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210847ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Wynnefield Avenue, from 52nd Street to 54th Street, both sides; 54th Street, from Wynnefield Avenue to Gainor Road, both sides; Georges Lane, from Wynnefi...
- Resolution 210849ADOPTED
Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Omega Omega Chapter on its 95th Anniversary.
- Bill 210862-AENACTED
Amending Section 17-111, entitled “Energy Efficiency and Environmental Design in Construction of Buildings,” to update requirements and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210900ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all Ci...
- Bill 210901-AENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, depar...
- Resolution 210904ADOPTED
Declaring each Friday in December of 2021 as “Shop Black Business Friday” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210905ADOPTED
Recognizing November 15 through November 21, 2021 as National Apprenticeship Week and honoring ApprenticeshipPHL for its continued commitment to connecting Philadelphians to family-supporting careers.
- Resolution 210906ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Stephen F. Gold, Esq. for his pathbreaking achievements in civil rights litigation, which have advanced the movement for disability rights and helped countless people to live...
- Resolution 210907ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 303-07 W. Berks Street and 1925 N. 5th Street in...
- Resolution 210908ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2003 N. Orkney Street, 2039 E. Fletcher Street and 2913 N. Orkney Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of C...
- Resolution 210909ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 167 E. Lippincott Street, 508 E. Cambria Street a...
- Resolution 210910ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of November 8, 2021 as Global Entrepreneurship Week (“GEW”) and celebrating the small business community and the impact of the entrepreneurial spirit on Philadelphia’s economy.
- Resolution 210911ADOPTED
Honoring Villanova University basketball coach Jay Wright upon his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and his many contributions to the Philadelphia region’s dynamic sports s...
- Resolution 210915ADOPTED
Honoring, recognizing, and celebrating William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary.
- Bill 210917-AENACTED
Adding a new Chapter 9-5700, entitled “Leasing of Commercial Property,” to require commercial lessors to provide certain disclosures before entering lease agreements and to provide related protections...
- Bill 210918ENACTED
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Camac street between Wagner avenue and Fisher avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210919ENACTED
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on East Godfrey avenue between Summerdale avenue and Pratt street, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210920ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to provide for an eviction diversion program, to make associated changes related to the landlord and tenant relationshi...
- Bill 210921ENACTED
Authorizing various encroachments at 3536 Calumet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210922ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Fountain Street, Umbria Street, Paoli Avenue, Ridge Avenue, Livezey...
- Bill 210923ENACTED
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-5700, entitled “Prohibition on Certain Gambling Machines and Skills Ga...
- Bill 210924ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Procurement and the Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Concession Agreement with Kale I...
- Bill 210925ENACTED
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obl...
- Bill 210926ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Crispin Street, Willits Road, Academy Road, and Frankford Avenue.
- Bill 210927ENACTED
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane, in the eastbound direction, on Chestnut street from South 63rd street to South 4...
- Bill 210928ENACTED
Amending Chapter 12-2900 of The Philadelphia Code (“Contractor Parking”) to revise the requirements and limitations related to contractor parking permits, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210929ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Day street and Wildey street; Thompson street and Columbia avenue; Oxford street and Belgrade street; E. Montgomery street and Thompson street; Col...
- Bill 210930ENACTED
Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 200423) approved November 10, 2020, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing Keystone Property Group (‘Owner’) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterio...
- Bill 210931ENACTED
Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 200092) approved March 11, 2020, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing Independence Park Hotel (‘Owner’) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior b...
- Bill 210932ENACTED
Authorizing various encroachments on North Broad Street in the vicinity of 1344-1348 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210933ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Snyder Avenue, Weccacoe Avenue, Wolf Street and Swanson Street.
- Resolution 210934ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2316-50 N. 11th Street, 1414 N. 27th Street, 1426...
- Resolution 210935ADOPTED
Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt House Bills 2034 and 2043, House Resolution 151, Senate Resolution 201, and Senate Bill 189 and thanking Governor Tom Wolf, Representative Donna B...
- Resolution 210936ADOPTED
Celebrating the expansion of solar energy offerings through Philadelphia Energy Authority’s Solarize Philly Program.
- Resolution 210937ADOPTED
Also naming the 5600 block of W. Master Street as “David Fattah Way,” in honor of David Fattah, to commemorate his legacy as the co-founder of the House of Umoja, as well as his community and youth le...
- Resolution 210938ADOPTED
Also naming the 1400 block of N. Frazier Street as “Queen Mother Falaka Fattah Way,” in honor of Falaka Fattah, to commemorate her legacy as the co-founder of the House of Umoja and her leadership in...
- Resolution 210939ADOPTED
Recognizing Annette John-Hall on the occasion of her retirement from journalism after a distinguished and celebrated career.
- Resolution 210940ADOPTED
Urging the U.S. Congress to pass House Resolution 5768, the Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act, which would provide $1 Billion in federal funding over the...
- Resolution 210941ADOPTED
Recognizing the work and contributions of attorney and grassroots community activist Leon A. Williams Esq., whose political involvement as an independent candidate inspired a reimagining of the crimin...
- Resolution 210942ADOPTED
Congratulating David L. Cohen on his confirmation as the United States Ambassador to Canada and recognizing his many contributions to public life and service in Philadelphia and beyond.
- Resolution 210943ADOPTED
Honoring 6ABC Action News’ Jim Gardner upon his upcoming retirement and recognizing his years of service to the people of Philadelphia and the region to whom he delivered urgent news and information e...
- Resolution 210944ADOPTED
Recognizing and determining that Bill No. 210778-A remains under active consideration by this Council.
- Resolution 210945ADOPTED
Honoring the legacy of Champion of the week, Norm Eavenson, for an inspiring life and recruiting career of more than 40 years scouting the best young basketball players all across Pennsylvania, New Yo...
- Resolution 210946ADOPTED
Recognizing the 88th Anniversary of the Ukrainian Genocide of 1932-1933.
- Resolution 210947ADOPTED
Proclaiming November 24, 2021, as Pierre Robert Day in Philadelphia in commemoration of his 40th Anniversary at 93.3 WMMR.
- COMMUNICATION 210948PLACED ON FILE
November 4, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council th...
- COMMUNICATION 210949PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Procurement and the Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Conces...
- COMMUNICATION 210950PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane, in the eastbound direction, on Chestnut street from So...
- COMMUNICATION 210951PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210549, 210632, 210634, 210637, 210638, 210667, 210668 and 210687, which were passed by Council on November 4, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on...
- COMMUNICATION 210952PLACED ON FILE
November 17, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210205, which was passed by Council at its sessio...
- COMMUNICATION 210953PLACED ON FILE
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210742, which was passed by Council at its session on November 4, 2021....