Thursday, December 2, 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210670ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-5100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Food Delivery Services,” to modify the limitation on fees charged to food service establishments; all under certain terms and conditions.
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210672ENACTED
Amending Section 9-207 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Motor Vehicle Repairs,” to prohibit the use of City streets for the sale or storage of motor vehicles, and revising penalties, all under cert...
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210678ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Allens lane and Wissahickon avenue.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210680ENACTED
Amending Section 21-1203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Appointments to Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” by revising the qualifications for appointment, all under certain terms and conditio...
- Bill 210683ENACTED
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...
- Bill 210686ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, 9th Street, Locust Street, and 10th Street.
- Bill 210689ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Old York Road, Broad Street, and 65th Avenue.
- Bill 210690ENACTED
Establishing a one-way regulation on Bryan Street, from West Mount Pleasant Avenue to Allens Lane, northbound.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210744ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Germania Street, Arendell Avenue, Delaware Avenue, and Linden Avenu...
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210771ENACTED
Authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (“PRA”) for the PRA to act as the City’s agent to in...
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210779ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk plaque in the vicinity of 447 N. Broad Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210808ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oxford Avenue, Shelmire Avenue, Rising Sun Avenue (extended), Solly...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210861ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of land located within an area bounded by Berks Street, Memphis Street, Wilt Street, and Tulip Street, all...
- 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 210863ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Huntingdon Street, Howard Street, Susquehanna Avenue, American Stre...
- Bill 210865ENACTED
Amending Section 14-514 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District,” to prohibit eligibility for floor area, height, and dwelling unit bonuses and to increase minimum par...
- Bill 210869ENACTED
Amending Section 14-525 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/SNM, South Ninth Street Market Overlay District,” to clarify existing provisions, 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
- 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 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...
- 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 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.
- Bill 210955ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of N. Daggett Street from Callowhill Street to Vine Street.
- Bill 210956-AENACTED
Signifying the intention of the City of Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority pursuant to authority established under state law, and amending Chapters 20-600 (“Standards...
- Bill 210957ENACTED
To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Walnut Street, 34th Street, Spruce Street, and 40th Street, related to the Graduate School of Education build...
- Resolution 210958ADOPTED
Amending Resolution No. 200001-A, which provides Rules for the Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, by providing for rules regarding recusal from any legislation due to conflicts of...
- Resolution 210959ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Jazmine Sullivan for winning the 2021 BET Soul Train Music Award for Best New Album, for her critically acclaimed EP, Heaux Tales.
- Resolution 210960ADOPTED
Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 102nd Founders’ Day and the upcoming International Convention being held in the City of Philadelphia, July 18- July...
- Resolution 210961ADOPTED
Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 108th Founders’ Day and the upcoming Eastern Region Conference being held in the City of Philadelphia, March 31...
- Resolution 210962ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3119 N. 35th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210963ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2224 Wilder Street and 2715 Annin Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphi...
- Resolution 210964ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1932 S. Salford Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210965ADOPTED
Honoring American Legion Lincoln Post 89 for its service to the veterans of South Philadelphia and the broader community, and for making history as the first American Legion Post in Philadelphia for A...
- Resolution 210966ADOPTED
Authorizing hearings by the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to examine diversity and inclusion in contracting by the City and related public sector agencies, including the School Distri...
- Resolution 210967ADOPTED
Recognizing Ryan Boyer, business manager of Laborers' District Council of Metropolitan Philadelphia & Vicinity, for making history as the first African American business manager of the Philadelphia Bu...
- Resolution 210968ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 167 E. Lippincott Street; 1922, 1938, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956 N. 3rd Street; 1923, 1927, 1934, 1935 N. 4th Street; 1925 N. 5th Str...
- Resolution 210969ADOPTED
Recognizing the Community Design Collaborative on the 30th Anniversary of its founding.
- Resolution 210970-AADOPTED
Calling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his Administration of the City of Philadelphia to establish and implement an Academic Expert Advisory Team in its selection and evaluation of recipients of the Ant...
- Resolution 210971ADOPTED
Authorizing City Council’s Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold public hearings to discuss sources of funding, investment priorities, and capital budget planning rel...
- Resolution 210972ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Third Councilmanic District pursuan...
- Resolution 210973ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper, on capturing his second National League’s MVP Award and becoming the 6th Phillie to win Baseball’s most prest...
- Resolution 210974ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2501, 2855, 2857 Amber Street; 2143, 2155, 2157 E. Birch Street; 2134, 2172 E. Cambria Street; 2103, 2107 E. Cumberland Street; 2107 E. Dakota Stre...
- Resolution 210975ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch Street; 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue; 2055, 2057 E. Rush Street; 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2159, 2160, 2161 E. Stella...
- Resolution 210976ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1739, 2215 S. 5th Street; 1919 S. 6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411, 418, 424, 432-34, 624, 626 Cantrell Street; 424, 426 Mercy Street located in...
- Resolution 210977ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuan...
- Resolution 210978ADOPTED
Calling for public hearings in Council’s Committee on Education to examine the School District’s newly proposed admission process for criteria-based middle and high schools.
- COMMUNICATION 210979PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2501, 2855, 2857 Amber Street; 2143, 2155, 2157 E. Birch Street; 2134, 2172 E. Cambria Street; 2103, 2107 E. Cumberland S...
- COMMUNICATION 210980PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch Street; 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue; 2055, 2057 E. Rush Street; 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2...
- COMMUNICATION 210981PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1739, 2215 S. 5th Street; 1919 S. 6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411, 418, 424, 432-34, 624, 626 Cantrell Street; 424, 4...
- COMMUNICATION 210982PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Cou...
- COMMUNICATION 210983PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2224 Wilder Street and 2715 Annin Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter...
- COMMUNICATION 210984PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1932 S. Salford Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phi...
- COMMUNICATION 210985PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Third Cou...
- COMMUNICATION 210986PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3119 N. 35th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philad...
- COMMUNICATION 210987PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2929 N. 13th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philad...
- COMMUNICATION 210988PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 167 E. Lippincott Street; 1922, 1938, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956 N. 3rd Street; 1923, 1927, 1934, 1935 N. 4...
- COMMUNICATION 210989PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 152-58 W. Logan Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phi...
- COMMUNICATION 210990PLACED ON FILE
December 1, 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 t...