Thursday, May 12, 2022
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 210685-AAENACTED
Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section A-703, entitled “Specia...
- Bill 210802ENACTED
Amending Section 12-1120 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Abandoned Vehicles,” to authorize Public Safety Officers to authorize the removal of abandoned vehicles, all under certain terms and condit...
- 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...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 220261ENACTED
Amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Residence Requirements,” by clarifying that temporary residence outside the City, including for military service or educational purposes, do...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 220385ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, includ...
- Resolution 220386ADOPTED
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 220388ADOPTED
Honoring twelve of Philadelphia’s trailblazing Asian American leaders: Lily Yeh, Aisha Khan, Ali Zakar and Nanjeen Kabita, Hor Chou, Pastor Aldo Siahaan, Anna Perng, Nancy Nguyen, Su Ming Yeh, Chef Ch...
- Resolution 220389ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3009 Wharton Street, 1554 S. Dover Street, 6052 K...
- Resolution 220390ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2628 Titan Street and 2630 Titan Street in the Se...
- Resolution 220391ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1900-02 Point Breeze Avenue and 2111 Sigel Street...
- Resolution 220392ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1210, 1212 and 1214 S. 27th Street, 2723, 2725, 2727, 2729, 2731, 2733, 2735, 2737 and 2739 Ingram Street, 2704, 2706, 2710, 2712, 2716, 2720, 2724...
- Resolution 220393ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1543 S. Dover Street, 1545 S. Dover Street, 1547 S. Dover Street, 1549 S. Dover Street, 1551 S. Dover Street, 1553 S. Dover Street, 1554 S. Dover S...
- Resolution 220394ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Second Councilmanic District pursua...
- Resolution 220395ADOPTED
Recognizing and congratulating Barbara Silzle for her years of dedicated, vital, and transformative leadership as Executive Director of the Philadelphia Cultural Fund.
- Resolution 220396-AADOPTED
Honoring the life, work, and accomplishments of Shakeda Gaines, whose years of service as President of the Philadelphia Home and School Council has immeasurably shaped parent and family engagement in...
- Resolution 220397ADOPTED
Honoring the 125th Anniversary of the education justice and parent and caregiver advocacy organization, the Philadelphia Home and School Council, which continues its long legacy of establishing divers...
- Resolution 220398ADOPTED
Renaming the 4000 block of Filbert Street “Elsie Wise Way,” to honor the life and legacy of Elsie Wise, civic leader and founder of the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Team.
- Resolution 220399ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Champions of the Week, Neumann-Goretti High School’s Girls Basketball team, on their successful 2021-2 season and winning the 2022 PIAA Girls’ Basketball 3A Championship ti...
- Resolution 220400ADOPTED
Proclaiming May 2022 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and P...
- Resolution 220401ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the Settlement Music School on the occasion of its 114th Anniversary.
- Bill 220408IN COMMITTEE
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter rela...
- Bill 220409IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commerce,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Workforce Development Activity and Reporting,” to promote workforce development activity, and to req...
- Bill 220410ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 220411HELD IN COMMITTEE
Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 220412WITHDRAWN
Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties,” to revise the cap on the total amount of exemptions authorized in t...
- Bill 220413ENACTED
Amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Discounts and Additions to Tax," by tolling additions, interest and penalties on real estate tax when the assessed value of property is und...
- Bill 220414ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising and clarifying certain landscaping requirements and provisions and making related technical changes, all under c...
- Bill 220415ENACTED
Amending Section A-703.2 of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Special Certificate of Inspection,” to include satisfaction of certain plumbing facilities and fixture requirements as means of...
- Bill 220416IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 10-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Animals,” to revise certain provisions relating to the ownership of chickens, roosters, and hens; and making technical changes; all under ce...
- Bill 220417ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising Section 14-303(11A), entitled “Registered Community Organizations,” by establishing a fund to be used by Registe...
- Bill 220418ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 220419REPORTED FAVORABLY, SUSPENSION
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest from Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Developm...
- Bill 220420ENACTED
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes on Lindbergh boulevard between 58th street and 65th street; and making associated...
- Bill 220421HELD IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 19-2900 of Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions,” by extending the deadline for low-income seniors to apply for a refund or fo...
- Resolution 220422ADOPTED
Urging the School District of Philadelphia to enhance its maternity leave program.
- Resolution 220423IN COMMITTEE
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Division of Jobs and Training Opportunities within the Department of Commerce, to provide centralized services to Philadelphi...
- Resolution 220424ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to examine the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on professional services, specifically barbershops and beauty sa...
- Resolution 220425ADOPTED
Recognizing May 14, 2022, as “Letter Carriers Food Collection Day” in the City of Philadelphia in Honor of their Annual “Stamp Out Hunger” Food Drive.
- Resolution 220426ADOPTED
Honoring twelve of Philadelphia’s emerging Asian American leaders: Lan Dinh, Chi-Ser Tran, Neil Makhija, Dr. Esther Hio-Tong Castillo, Stephanie Sun, Anne Ishii, Jennie Nam, Sreymum Sok, Sinta Storms,...
- Resolution 220427-AADOPTED
Honoring Philadelphia-born author, podcaster, cultural critic, media trailblazer, and Peabody award winner Phil Yu, founder of “Angry Asian Man,” a destination website on Asian American pop culture, p...
- Resolution 220428ADOPTED
Celebrating Joel Embiid as MVP: “Most Valuable Philadelphian.”
- Resolution 220429WITHDRAWN
Also naming the 1500 block of Lombard Avenue as Wesley Way, to commemorate the historic Wesley A.M.E. Zion Church and/or one of the most influential Pastors in the church’s history- Rev. Alfred G. Dun...
- Resolution 220430ADOPTED
Urging the United States Congress to pass the Judiciary Act of 2021, to restore the integrity of the United States Supreme Court by adding four new seats.
- Resolution 220431ADOPTED
Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to pass HB140, the Parking Protected Bike Lane and Plaza bill, to empower municipalities to buffer bike lanes with parking on stat...
- Resolution 220432ADOPTED
Recognizing May 15-20, 2022 as the inaugural Multicultural Media Professionals Week in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 220433ADOPTED
Applauding Philadelphia’s selection as a participant city in the Municipalities Reimagining Community Safety Initiative.
- Resolution 220434ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of the Honorable Norman Y. Mineta, who passed away on May 3, 2022, during Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month.
- Resolution 220435ADOPTED
Designating May 15, 2022 the Inaugural Day of Serenity in the City of Philadelphia, providing communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence the opportunity to gather in peace and healing.
- Resolution 220436ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings -addressing the findings of the Enough is Enough Students (EIE) Against Gun Violence Campaigns survey which aims to address the experie...
- COMMUNICATION 220437PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.
- COMMUNICATION 220438PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or a portion o...
- COMMUNICATION 220439PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
- COMMUNICATION 220440PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and condition.
- COMMUNICATION 220441PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties,” to revise the cap on the total amount of...
- COMMUNICATION 220442PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 211020, 220190, 220222, and 220223, which were passed by Council on April 28, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on May 9, 2022.
- COMMUNICATION 220443PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 220291, which was passed by Council on May 5, 2022, was signed by the Mayor on May 9, 2022.