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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, April 21, 2022

10:00 AMThis meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft® Teams. This remote session may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/

Transcript

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Legislation acted on

Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.

  1. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 762 South 10th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

  2. 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...

  3. Authorizing the relocation of the southwesterly curbline of Ridge Avenue, from Calumet Street to a point northwestwardly therefrom, and the northwesterly curbline of Calumet Street, from Ridge Avenue...

  4. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on South 61st Street, both sides between Lindbergh Boulevard to just past Eastwick Avenue.

  5. Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number...

  6. Appointing Afroza Hossain to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

  7. Appointing Benjamin Lerner to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

  8. Appointing Haakim Peay to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

  9. Appointing Hassan Bennett to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

  10. Appointing Jahlee Hatchett to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

  11. Appointing John Solomon to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

  12. Appointing Maryelis Santiago to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

  13. Appointing Melanie DeBouse to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

  14. Appointing Rosaura Torres-Thomas to the Citizens Police Oversight Commission.

  15. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2100 N. 6th Street and 2104-06 N. 6th Street in t...

  16. Recognizing Rick Bloomingdale upon his retirement as President from the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO.

  17. Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia natives, Questlove, Jazmine Sullivan, and the Philadelphia Orchestra for a stellar 2022 award season, collectively winning an Oscar and four Grammys for outsta...

  18. Recognizing April 22, 2022 as Earth Day in the City of Philadelphia.

  19. Celebrating the Selection of My Broken Language: A Memoir, written by Philadelphia-born, Pulitzer Prize-winning author, Quiara Alegría Hudes, for the 2022 “One Book, One Philadelphia” Program.

  20. Calling on Mayor James Kenney, Governor Tom Wolf, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to use all powers of their offices to declare a state of emergency and seek available emergency relief resources...

  21. Honoring and congratulating Dawn Staley for coaching the 2022 Women's NCAA Championship basketball team, the University of South Carolina Gamecocks.

  22. Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Northeast High School Wrestling team, on their successful 2021-2022 season and winning the Public League Championship title.

  23. Recognizing and honoring Judge Doris Smith-Ribner for her years of service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania as the first Black woman elected to a statewide judicial seat on the occasion of Women’s...

  24. Recognizing and honoring Michael McGady and Matthew Mulholland - police officers in the 39th District - for their swift, lifesaving response to a fire in North Philadelphia.

  25. Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Programs,” to require certa...

  26. Bill 220338HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-524, entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District,” all under certain terms...

  27. Approving the appointment of Debra McCarty to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

  28. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3438 West Allegheny Avenue in the Fourth Councilm...

  29. Honoring and recognizing Attorney Michael Sklaroff for his profound imprint on the legal history of Pennsylvania and the development of the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of his retirement.

  30. Honoring the life of Bobby Rydell and recognizing his lifetime of achievement in entertainment which delighted millions and made Philadelphia proud.

  31. Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, scientists Taku Kambayashi and Ruth Choa from the University of Pennsylvania’s Biomedical Research Team, on their victory in the STAT Madness competit...

  32. Calling on The Pennsylvania Legislature to use Federal COVID-19 Relief Money to fund Freedom Schools across the state, and in Philadelphia.

  33. Also naming 5th Street between Cantrell Street and Snyder Avenue as “Rev. Enos Mackey Way”.

  34. Declaring May 7, 2022 as “Jawn on the Lawn” Day in recognition of the inaugural event created by alumni of the Philadelphia High School for the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA).

  35. Honoring the Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia (KAAGP) for hosting a “Korea in Philly” celebration in recognition of its 50th Anniversary and the opening of the Korean Consular Offic...

  36. Recognizing April 30th as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day as a Symbol of the Contributions of the Vietnamese-American Community in the City of Philadelphia.

  37. COMMUNICATION 220349PLACED 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...

  38. COMMUNICATION 220350PLACED 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...

  39. COMMUNICATION 220351PLACED 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 3009 Wharton Street, 15...

  40. COMMUNICATION 220352PLACED 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...

  41. COMMUNICATION 220353PLACED 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...

  42. COMMUNICATION 220354PLACED 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...

  43. COMMUNICATION 220355PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” to amend provisions relating to allowable time extensions on...

  44. COMMUNICATION 220356PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 220225, which was passed by Council on April 7, 2022, was signed by the Mayor on April 20, 2022.