Thursday, March 3, 2022
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 210478ENACTED
Establishing a parking regulation in the vicinity of: Frazier street and Spruce street; Ludlow street and S. 58th street; Yewdall street and Larchwood avenue; Reinhard street and S. 47th street; S. 4...
- Bill 210800LAPSED
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and Penalties,” to add a new section entitled “Parking for Qualified School Employees,” to provide parking for certain school...
- Bill 210801ENACTED
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 170002) approved May 22, 2017, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating the east...
- Bill 210804ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Mentor street and Windrim avenue; Pelham road and Mower street.
- Bill 210805ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Sulis street and N. 2nd street; Ashdale street and N. 4th street; Rittenhouse street to Wissahickon street.
- Bill 210806ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Tioga street and N. 15th street.
- Bill 210807ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Penn Street, Morris Street, Coulter Street, and Priscilla Street.
- Bill 210827ENACTED
Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, t...
- Bill 210828ENACTED
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 170086) approved May 22, 2017, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating portions...
- Bill 210829ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Section 14-502, entitled “/ CTR, Center City Overlay District,” to create a new subarea of...
- 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 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...
Roll call: 15 Yes, 1 No (member by member)
- 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...
- Bill 211019ENACTED
Establishing no truck or trailer parking regulations on N. 60th street between W. Oxford street and Clifford terrace, both sides; N. 61st street between W. Oxford street and Clifford terrace, both sid...
- Bill 220005ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Girard Avenue, 54th Street, Westminster Avenue, Haverford Avenue an...
- Bill 220045ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Overbrook Avenue from 64th Street to 66th Street.
- Bill 220051-AENACTED
Amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “2021 Public Health Emergency Leave,” to establish additional leave time under certain circumstance, modify existing provisions concerning th...
Roll call: 12 Yes, 4 No (member by member)
- Bill 220053ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Horning Road from Roosevelt Boulevard to its terminus further northwestwardly therefrom.
- Bill 220076ENACTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 9th Street to the east, 11th Street to the west, Cumberland Street to the no...
- Bill 220111ENACTED
Amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streeteries,” to revise and add additional permitted locations, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 220114ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City o...
- Bill 220116ENACTED
Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewi...
- Bill 220119ENACTED
Authorizing an existing bulk window at 2519 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 220143ENACTED
Amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streeteries,” to add additional permitted locations, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 220144ENACTED
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of Market Street; all under certain terms and conditi...
- Bill 220145ENACTED
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on West Market Street from 34th street to 30th street; and making associated chan...
- Resolution 220169ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 809 W. Firth Street and 2955 N. 8th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelp...
- Resolution 220170ADOPTED
Declaring March 6 -13, 2022, during Women’s History Month, as Women in Construction (WIC) Week in the City of Philadelphia, and honoring Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) for their commitment to...
- Resolution 220171ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native Arthur “Art” McNally, for his career’s astounding impact on modern football officiating and his revolutionary induction into the Pro-Football Hall of Fa...
- Resolution 220172ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring former Philadelphia Eagles coach Richard Albert “Dick” Vermeil for his distinguished 15-year NFL coaching career and congratulating him on being inducted into the National Foo...
- Resolution 220173ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of comedy legend Bob Saget, a Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate, on the occasion of his passing.
- Resolution 220174ADOPTED
Recognizing Philadelphia’s own DJ Diamond Kutz for her selection as a co-host of the upcoming reboot of the seminal television program, “Yo! MTV Raps”.
- Resolution 220175ADOPTED
Recognizing Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law on the 125th Anniversary of its founding.
- Resolution 220176ADOPTED
Expressing the Philadelphia City Council’s firm support for workers at Starbucks in Philadelphia who are attempting to form a union, and urging Starbucks to accept card check neutrality.
- Resolution 220177ADOPTED
Honoring the life, work, and accomplishments of Jacqueline “Jackie” Wiggins, whose dedication to serving, teaching, and advocating for marginalized populations has immeasurably strengthened Black comm...
- Resolution 220178ADOPTED
Honoring the life and work of Reverend Dr. Evelyn C. Graves, for her lifetime of dedication to community activism and innovation in the creative and performing arts through the founding and leadership...
- Resolution 220180ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week and Black Business Crawl organization, the Philadelphia 76ers Buy Black program, and past recipients Spergo and Girl Contracting, Inc.
- Resolution 220181ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Michael J. Bradley Jr. as the Grand Marshal of the 250th Annual Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
- Resolution 220182ADOPTED
Honoring the Philadelphia Tennis Club for being the oldest Black-owned tennis club in the country.
- Resolution 220183ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald - the “Twin Sister Docs” - for their outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and crucial leadership during the COVID-1...
- Resolution 220184ADOPTED
Recognizing and celebrating March 6th as Lithuanian Independence Day in the City of Philadelphia.
- Bill 220186ENACTED
Amending Chapter 21-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Community Development,” by adding new provisions related to workforce housing programs, amending the applicability period, and making other...
- Bill 220187ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions...
- Bill 220188ENACTED
Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 269 and abandonment of a portion of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the vicinity of the northwesterly side of Civic...
- Bill 220189ENACTED
Amending Section 11-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Paving and Other Improvements by Property Owners,” to authorize the Streets Department to collect fees for costs incurred in review...
- Bill 220190ENACTED
Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by revising the annual fee for neighborhood sanitation and cleaning services and exempting owner-occupied duplexes fr...
- Resolution 220191ADOPTED
Congratulating Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson on her historic nomination to the Supreme Court of the United States and urging the U.S. Senate to confirm her nomination.
- Resolution 220192ADOPTED
Commending the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement for their prudent actions over the years to increase the Pension Fund’s actuarial funding ratio.
- Resolution 220193ADOPTED
Calling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his administration to conduct an annual review of how the City’s elimination of the Rule of Two has impacted workforce diversity in both hiring and promotion.
- Resolution 220194ADOPTED
Celebrating Author Mollie Elkman and her Children’s Book, The House That She Built, on the occasion of Women’s History Month.
- Resolution 220195ADOPTED
Recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women’s History Month.
- Resolution 220196ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Dr. Eydie Miller-Ellis for her unwavering commitment to the advancement of the careers and goals of women and minorities in the field of medicine.
- Resolution 220197-AADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the operations of the City’s Airpo...
- Resolution 220198ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 2609-27 Sears street, 3014-26 Wharton street, and 1308-14 S. 26th str...
- Resolution 220199ADOPTED
Honoring Reuben Jones, executive director of Frontline Dads, for his dedicated leadership in promoting public safety and justice reform in Philadelphia
- Resolution 220200ADOPTED
Calling upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Tom Wolf to raise or remove the cap on the amount of tax credits available under the Film Production Tax Credit Program.
- Resolution 220201ADOPTED
Honoring and commemorating the life and memory of Jennifer Bennetch and the impact of her housing activism on the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 220202ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Drexel University President John Fry on his 2021 receipt of the William Penn Award from the Greater Philadelphia Area Chamber of Commerce, and for his many contributions to...
- Resolution 220203ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Third Councilmanic District, includ...
- Resolution 220204ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week NBC10’s Miguel Martinez-Valle and Augustine Conte III for representing Philadelphia in Beijing as the only Philadelphian reporters and photojournalists...
- Resolution 220205ADOPTED
Authorizing the conveyance of an interest in and the assignment of the redevelopment agreement for 2032 Lehigh Avenue located in the First Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter...
- Resolution 220206ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2919 N. 23rd Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 220207ADOPTED
Recognizing Darrell K. Choates Sr. for his ongoing success and contributions in fields of business and community development as CEO of the Choates Family of Companies LLC.
- Resolution 220208ADOPTED
Authorizing Council’s Committee on Streets and Services and Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings on the Administration’s plan for public electric vehi...
- Resolution 220209ADOPTED
Recognizing and commemorating the 500th Anniversary of the arrival of Christianity in the Philippines with the theme “Gifted to Give.”
- Resolution 220210ADOPTED
Calling on the City of Philadelphia to terminate all contracts and financial ties with Russian businesses and investments.
- COMMUNICATION 220211PLACED ON FILE
February 25, 2022 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 220212PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220001, 220002 and 220077, which were passed by Council on February 24, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on February 25, 2022.
- COMMUNICATION 220213PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to assign 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadel...
- COMMUNICATION 220214PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 2609-27 Sears street, 3014-26 Wharton stree...
- COMMUNICATION 220215PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Third Cou...
- COMMUNICATION 220216PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Fifth Cou...
- COMMUNICATION 220217PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the oper...
- COMMUNICATION 220218PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation,...
- COMMUNICATION 220219PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance amending Section 11-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Paving and Other Improvements by Property Owners,” to authorize the Streets Department to collect fees fo...