Thursday, December 9, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 210629ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Nicholas Street and Turner Street, each from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First...
- 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 210669ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Ch...
- 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.
Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 No (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...
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...
Roll call: 14 Yes, 3 No (member by member)
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 210692ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, by increasing the number of appointees, providing for confirmation by Council...
- 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...
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210782ENACTED
Amending Bill No. 210320 (approved June 28, 2021), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive,” by adding, revising, and/or removing certain project...
- Bill 210783ENACTED
Amending Bill No. 210321 (approved June 28, 2021), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget,” by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the pu...
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210864ENACTED
Amending Subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code (“Credit for Contributions to Community Development Corporations, Nonprofit Organizations Engaged in Developing and Implementing Healthy Food In...
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210867ENACTED
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries for Permit Parking District 19, all under certain terms and conditions.
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210899ENACTED
Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Henry Avenue, Roxb...
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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 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.
- 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 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 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 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 210991ADOPTED
Recognizing and congratulating WHYY and the News and Information Community Exchange (N.I.C.E). collaborative on their steadfast commitment to diversify local news sources, and empower local, BIPOC, an...
- Resolution 210992ADOPTED
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 Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210993ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210994ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1335 N. 8th Street, 1401 N. 8th Street, 1402 N. 3...
- Resolution 210995ADOPTED
Honoring Philadelphia VIP on the Special Occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary.
- Resolution 210996ADOPTED
Honoring the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity on the Special Occasion of its Tenth Anniversary.
- Resolution 210997ADOPTED
Commending Patricia Wilson Aden on her Appointment as President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.
- Resolution 210998ADOPTED
Honoring the Local Initiatives Support Corporation on the Special Occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary.
- Resolution 210999ADOPTED
Commending The Black Promoters Collective on their official formation as a 100 percent Black-owned organization.
- Resolution 211000ADOPTED
Also naming the 1500 block of West Cabot Street from 15th Street to 16th Street, “Vivian VanStory Way” to honor and commemorate the life of Vivian VanStory and her lasting impact on her North Philadel...
- Resolution 211001ADOPTED
Also naming the 2500 block of West Stewart Street from 25th Street to 26th Street, “Warren McMichael Way” to honor and commemorate the life of Warren McMichael and his lasting impact on the Brewerytow...
- Resolution 211002ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Terrence Foley for fifteen years of committed service as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the City Avenue Special Services District in the 4th Councilmanic Distric...
- Resolution 211003ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring legendary sports journalist Donald Hunt on the occasion of his retirement after over thirty years of writing for the Philadelphia Tribune.
- Resolution 211004ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Al Schmidt for his 10-year tenure as a Philadelphia City Commissioner, and wishing him well as he begins a new chapter in his career as President and Chief Executive Officer o...
- Resolution 211005ADOPTED
Reappointing Jay S. Feldstein, D.O., to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
- Resolution 211006ADOPTED
Reappointing Bernie A. Prazenica to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
- Resolution 211007ADOPTED
Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine the correlation between domestic violence and gun violence.
- Resolution 211008ADOPTED
Calling on the General Assembly to prohibit the use of deadly force to make a citizen’s arrest.
- Resolution 211009ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1306, 1308, 1310, 1312 and 1329 S. 21st Street, 1...
- Resolution 211010ADOPTED
Recognizing the work and contributions of labor and grassroots community activist Ronald Whitehorne, whose leadership and mentorship has inspired generations of activists and leaders in the City of Ph...
- Resolution 211011ADOPTED
Designating Tuesday December 21, 2021 as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 211012ADOPTED
Honoring, congratulating, and thanking Frank DiCicco on the occasion of his retirement from the Zoning Board of Adjustment and his many years of service to the citizens of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 211013ADOPTED
Proclaiming January 13, 2022 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of Korean Americans and their invaluable contributions to enhance the City’s culture...
- COMMUNICATION 211014PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots...
- COMMUNICATION 211015PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution reappointing Bernie A. Prazenica to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
- COMMUNICATION 211016PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution reappointing Jay S. Feldstein, D.O., to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
- COMMUNICATION 211017PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Sophia Lee as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2023.
- COMMUNICATION 211018PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210776 and 210900, which were passed by Council on December 2, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on December 8, 2021.