Thursday, September 15, 2022
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 220120ENACTED
Continuing the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain blocks of streets th...
Roll call: 13 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 220239ENACTED
Amending Chapter 21-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Foster Care,” to add new provisions related to screening and application for benefits for foster youth; limiting the use of Social Security...
- Bill 220322-AAAENACTED
Amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Surplus Properties,” by adding criteria for evaluating non-competitive dispositions, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 220365ENACTED
Continuing the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its termination date in the area bounded generally by the north side of Allegheny Avenue, the we...
Roll call: 13 Yes (member by member)
- 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 220517-AAENACTED
Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 220643ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, The Philly Phantomz and the eight all-pro players, Kia Ivery, Candace Walker, Dominique Williams, Star Wright, Monique Wilson, Angela Wells, Latasha R...
- Resolution 220647ADOPTED
Renaming North 33rd Street, between Chestnut and Arch Streets as “Squash Way,” in recognition of the Arlen Specter US Squash Center.
- Resolution 220649ADOPTED
Confirming Approval of Resolution No. 210975, adopted December 9, 2021, authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch Street, 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue, 2055, 2057 E...
- Resolution 220650ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2863 Amber Street in the First Councilmanic Distr...
- Resolution 220651ADOPTED
Confirming approval of Resolution No. 210976, adopted December 9, 2021, authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1739 S. 5th Street; 1919 S. 6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411, 418, 424,...
- Bill 220654-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 10-300, entitled “Minors,” to revise the evening curfew hours, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 220655ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to modify requirements and authorizations related to the City’s residential eviction diversion program, including assoc...
- Bill 220656-AENACTED
Adding a new Chapter 6-1400 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Privacy of Certain Health Information,” to establish privacy protections for information related to reproductive healthcare, all under c...
- Bill 220657IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” and Chapter 19-1500, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by providing for tax credits for volunteer community service;...
- Bill 220658-AENACTED
To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/NBO, Nelson Brown P...
- Bill 220659-AENACTED
Amending Bill No. 220401, entitled “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 conditio...
- Bill 220660ENACTED
Amending Bill No. 210284, entitled “An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ‘Business Income and Receipts Taxes,’ by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms an...
- Bill 220661ENACTED
To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/YOD, Yorktown Neigh...
- Bill 220662-AENACTED
To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/NHO, Nehemiah Homes...
- Bill 220663ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking restrictions near various locations, including: recreation centers, libraries, parks, and schools in the 4th Council District; all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 220664ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to protect against discrimination related to reproductive health, mo...
- Bill 220665-AENACTED
Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” to establish legal protections related to entities or individuals seeking, providing, or assisting others to obtain reproductive serv...
- Bill 220666-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-3300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use and Inspection of Tower and Mobile Cranes in Construction,” to require breaks for operators, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 220667ADOPTED
Declaring the City of Philadelphia’s commitment to protect and expand reproductive rights and abortion access in the face of extraordinary threats, and authorizing a task force to advance recommendati...
- Resolution 220668ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Juntos on their 20th Anniversary for their inspiring and transformative work serving, caring for, and organizing the Latinx immigrant community in South Philadelphia and beyon...
- Resolution 220669ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing the 25th Anniversary of the Asian American Studies Program at the University of Pennsylvania and its success in cultivating a vibrant field of scholarship while also serving a...
- Resolution 220670ADOPTED
Honoring the life and memory of Champion of the Week, Clifton E. Hubbard Jr and his 46 years dedicated to the Philadelphia School District.
- Resolution 220671ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to examine the Philadelphia Parking Authority’s customer convenience and accessibility to remedy parking violations.
- Resolution 220672ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings regarding the Philadelphia Youth Network (PYN) regarding their Work Ready Program and concerns about delays in compensation for workers.
- Resolution 220673ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2151 Fairhill Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 220674ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia Police Officers Taylor Sidler and Paul Watson for protecting the lives of community residents by immediately, and heroically, springing to action in response to a...
- Resolution 220675ADOPTED
Supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 3, 2022 through October 7, 2022 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical...
- Resolution 220676ADOPTED
Congratulating Philadelphia-native Quinta Brunson for winning the 2022 Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing in a Comedy Series for her hit television show Abbott Elementary.
- Resolution 220677ADOPTED
Congratulating Sheryl Lee Ralph on her historic 2022 Emmy win for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Abbott Elementary.
- Resolution 220678ADOPTED
Honoring Anne Bovaird Nevins for her service as president of PIDC, and wishing her the best in her future endeavors.
- Resolution 220679ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2809, 2822, 2824, 2825, 2826, 2827 and 2828 Wharton Street, 1308-26, 1323, 1327 and 1355 S Dover Street and 1351 S. 29th Street (including 1354 S....
- Resolution 220680ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2609-27 Sears Street (including 1308-14 S. 26th Street) located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of...
- Resolution 220681ADOPTED
Also naming the 1700 block of South 22nd Street “Emma Hatton Wilson Way,” to honor Emma Hatton Wilson for a lifetime of service to the South Philadelphia community.
- Resolution 220682-AADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy Philadelphia’s own Rakim Hasheem Allen, known worldwide by the stage name PnB Rock, on the occasion of his untimely passing.
- Resolution 220683ADOPTED
Honoring the life and achievements of Michael Hinson, Jr., whose art, leadership, and activism established community strongholds for Black and brown LGBTQ youth and led to critical civil rights advanc...
- Resolution 220684ADOPTED
Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 220517-A, entitled “Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 1 Convention Avenue, Philade...
- Resolution 220685ADOPTED
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Haddington Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 1, identified by ho...
- Resolution 220686ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia Soccer Club 05 Coppa Rage Girls Soccer Team.
- Resolution 220687ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2318 E. Boston Street and 2160 E. Gordon Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phil...
- Resolution 220688ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2863, 2868 Amber Street, 2044, 2077 E. Birch Street, 2118, 2138, 2142, 2150 Bellmore Street, 2115, 2140 E. Monmouth Street, 2100, 2108, 2117, 2120,...
- Resolution 220689ADOPTED
Appointing Miquon Brinkley to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 220690ADOPTED
Appointing Jeffrey Brown to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 220691ADOPTED
Also naming Shunk Street, between 10th Street and Alder Street, as “Julian Angelucci Way”.
- Resolution 220692ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3217, 3241, 3248, 3253, and 3257 N. 15th Street,...
- Resolution 220693ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 6131 Baynton Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 220694ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the life and accomplishments of Charlene Curtis.
- Resolution 220695ADOPTED
Also naming the 2000 - 2100 blocks of Lehigh Avenue as “Pastor Benjamin Smith, Sr. Drive” in honor of the late Pastor Benjamin Smith, Sr., to commemorate his forty-one years of vibrant preaching at De...
- Resolution 220696ADOPTED
Recognizing September 2022 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia in honor of childhood cancer patients, care givers, survivors, and those children who have succumbed to the disease.
- Resolution 220697ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the life and legacy of Joey DeFrancesco.
- Resolution 220698ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Wilfredo P. Rojas for his towering achievements as a leading civil rights activist for the Latino community in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 220699ADOPTED
Authorizing City Council’s Committee on Public Safety and the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to Hold Hearings Regarding Relocating Victims Who Are Targets of Deadly Violence and Determin...
- Resolution 220700ADOPTED
Recognizing September as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and celebrating the 21st Annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! to promote recovery and work to end the stigma surrounding drug and alcohol add...
- COMMUNICATION 220701PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200012, 210284, 220284, 220285, 220286, 220287, 220288, 220292, 220410, 220485, 220508, 220509, 220510, 220511, 220521, and 220573, which were p...
- COMMUNICATION 220702PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 220493, which was passed by Council on June 23, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on June 30, 2022.
- COMMUNICATION 220703PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220008, 220189, 220379, 220384, 220453, and 220520, which were passed by Council on June 16, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on July 6, 2022.
- COMMUNICATION 220704PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220187, 220357, 220366, 220457, 220524, 220525, and 220577, which were passed by Council on June 23, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on July 6, 20...
- COMMUNICATION 220705PLACED ON FILE
July 27, 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 the r...
- COMMUNICATION 220706PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210740-A, 220363, 220459, 220497, and 220499, which were passed by Council on June 23, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on July 27, 2022.
- COMMUNICATION 220707PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200006-AA, 200007-A, 200118, 210478, 220294, 220321, 220323, 220358, 220445, 220450, 220451, 220452, 220456, 220458, 220490, 220496, 220504-A, 22...
- COMMUNICATION 220708PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220188, 220221-A, 220380, 220381, 220382, 220415, 220420, 220444, 220488, 220489, 220492, 220494, 220495, 220500, 220501, 220502, 220503, 220505,...
- COMMUNICATION 220709PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2318 E. Boston Street and 2160 E. Gordon Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms...
- COMMUNICATION 220710PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2863, 2868 Amber Street, 2044, 2077 E. Birch Street, 2118, 2138, 2142, 2150 Bellmore Street, 2115, 2140 E. Monmouth Stree...
- COMMUNICATION 220711PLACED 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 4322 Lancaster Avenue,...
- COMMUNICATION 220712PLACED 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 911, 913, 915, 919, 921...
- COMMUNICATION 220713PLACED 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 3217, 3241, 3248, 3253,...
- COMMUNICATION 220714PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2809, 2822, 2824, 2825, 2826, 2827 and 2828 Wharton Street, 1308-26, 1323, 1327 and 1355 S Dover Street and 1351 S. 29th...
- COMMUNICATION 220715PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1600-40 N. 9th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phil...
- COMMUNICATION 220716PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2151 Fairhill Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phila...
- COMMUNICATION 220717PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5112 Ludlow Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philade...
- COMMUNICATION 220718PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 6131 Baynton Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philad...
- COMMUNICATION 220719PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of {2609-27 Sears Street (including 1308-14 S. 26th Street)} located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the...
- COMMUNICATION 220720PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1402, 1403, 1405, 1407, 1408, 1409, 1411, 1412, 1413, 1414, 1417, 1418, 1421, 1422, 1423, 1424, 1425, 1426, 1427, 1429, 1...
- COMMUNICATION 220721PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1000 and 1026-36 Fairmount Avenue (including the former 671 and 681-87 N. 11th Street and 1015-29 Melon Street); 1005, 10...
- COMMUNICATION 220722PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution appointing Miquon Brinkley to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- COMMUNICATION 220723PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution appointing Jeffrey Brown to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- COMMUNICATION 220724PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution 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...
- COMMUNICATION 220725PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210870, 220293, 220414 and 220526, which were passed by Council on June 23, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on September 13, 2022.
- COMMUNICATION 220726PLACED ON FILE
August 10, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 220110, which was passed by Council at its session...
- COMMUNICATION 220727PLACED ON FILE
September 12, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 220413, which was passed by Council at its sessi...
- COMMUNICATION 220728PLACED ON FILE
August 10, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 220417, which was passed by Council at its session...
- COMMUNICATION 220729PLACED ON FILE
August 10, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 220527, which was passed by Council at its session...
- COMMUNICATION 220730PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220243, 220245, 220246, and 220247, which were passed by Council on June 16, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on September 13, 2022.
- COMMUNICATION 220731PLACED ON FILE
September 15, 2022 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 220517-A, entitled “...
- COMMUNICATION 220732PLACED ON FILE
September 14, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning as disapproved Bill No. 220446, which was passed by Council at its session on...