Thursday, December 16, 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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.
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...
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210918ENACTED
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Camac street between Wagner avenue and Fisher avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210921ENACTED
Authorizing various encroachments at 3536 Calumet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, under certain terms and conditions.
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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
- 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 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 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...
- Resolution 211023ADOPTED
Calling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his administration to work collaboratively with City Council in the creation of a Local Job Placement Task Force.
- Resolution 211024ADOPTED
Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bills 412, 1332, 1642 and any other legislative initiatives that decrease funding for public schools and further inequities in our educatio...
- Resolution 211025ADOPTED
Urging the Biden Administration and the United States Department of Justice to finalize a proposed rule that would close a regulatory loophole and require “ghost gun” kit makers to include serial numb...
- Resolution 211026ADOPTED
Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine our national youth mental health crisis and its role in the ongoing epidemic of gun violence.
- Resolution 211027ADOPTED
Honoring the Inner City Warriors Youth Football Team for winning the National United Youth Football League 2021 Championship in Plant City, Florida.
- Resolution 211028ADOPTED
Calling for the creation of the School District of Philadelphia Building Authority Workgroup.
- Resolution 211029ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to conduct public hearings to explore the crisis of expiring affordable housing subsidies and...
- Resolution 211030ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating champion of the week, John Bartram High School Football team, on their successful 2021 season and winning their first District 12 4A Public League title in 45 years.
- Resolution 211031ADOPTED
Declaring March 25, 2022 as Belarusian Heritage Day in recognition of the contributions of Belarusian-Americans in the City of Philadelphia.
- COMMUNICATION 211032PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210798, which was passed by Council on December 2, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on December 10, 2021.
- COMMUNICATION 211033PLACED 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 211034PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution approving the appointment of Seth Bluestein as City Commissioner, to fill out the unexpired term of a vacant seat in the Office of the City Commissioners.
- COMMUNICATION 211035PLACED ON FILE
December 14, 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...
- COMMUNICATION 211036PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. Bill Nos. 210584, 210671-A, 210675, 210678, 210679, 210690, 210746, 210772, 210773, 210774, 210779, 210780 , 210781, 210826, 210846, 210847, whic...
- COMMUNICATION 211037PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. Bill Nos. 210771, 210901-A, 210924, and 210925, which were passed by Council on December 9, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on December 15, 2021.
- COMMUNICATION 211038PLACED ON FILE
December 15, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210808, which was passed by Council at its session...