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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, October 20, 2022

10:00 AMRoom 400

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Legislation acted on

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

  1. 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...

  2. 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...

  3. 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...

  4. Also naming the 600 Block of N. 56th Street as “Reverend Leonard George Carr Way”, in honor of Reverend Leonard George Carr, the founder of Vine Memorial Baptist Church.

  5. Formally apologizing for the heinous acts of abuse and torture perpetuated against inmates at Holmesburg Prison during the 1950’s - 1970’s.

  6. Renaming the 6000 Block of Spruce Street “Julia Chinn Way”, in honor of the life and work of civic leader Julia Chinn.

  7. Bill 220841HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept a historically-designated building from 2000 Arch Associates LP, which will move and reinstall the bui...

  8. Bill 220842IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code to require that certain designated real estate conveyed by the City to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority or the Philadelphia Land Bank be insured unde...

  9. Bill 220843HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.

  10. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Haverford Avenue between N. 67th Street and N. 68th Street.

  11. Renaming and designating the area of land bounded by 54th Street, Wynnefield Avenue and Woodbine Avenue as "The Wynnefield Veterans Memorial."

  12. Approving the plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment and charges of the Center City District (the "Authority") for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to...

  13. Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Philadelphia Military Academy (PMA), for receiving a Department of Army Gold- Star as an Honor Unit with Distinction from the Department of Army, for...

  14. Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to discuss youth experience in schools as a follow-up to the student-led Enough is Enough Anti-Gun Violence Campaign discussed in May 2022.

  15. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1510, 1512, 1514, 1520-26, 1530, 1532-34, 1538, 1540, 1542, 1548, 1552, 1554, 1556, 1558, 1563 N Darien Street, 1526, 1528, 1540 N. 8th Street, 150...

  16. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2317 Ridge Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  17. Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  18. Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold public hearings to examine aging multiunit structures with expiring Department of Housing and Urban Development...

  19. Encouraging the Law Department to file a lawsuit against the State of Pennsylvania seeking injunctive relief for their refusal to take custody of juveniles sentenced to state facilities who are curren...

  20. Affirming and praising Philadelphia’s City Commissioners and citizen poll workers in implementing free and fair election procedures to determine the will of all eligible Philadelphia voters, and decry...

  21. Honoring the People’s Emergency Center on the occasion of its 50th Anniversary.

  22. Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 2843-2861 Janney street and 2842-2860 Weikel street located in the Fi...

  23. Urging Drexel University, as the recipient of the Atwater Kent Collection to ensure adequate stewardship of the collection and protect the interest of donors, art lovers, and the residents of Philadel...

  24. Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding expanding Philadelphia’s mobile crisis response capacity to develop strategies and best practices for non-letha...

  25. Authorizing Committee of Parks and Recreation to hold public hearings on the status of the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild Initiative.

  26. Recognizing and commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Asian American Chamber of Commerce of Greater Philadelphia.

  27. COMMUNICATION 220861PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 2843-2861 Janney street and 2842-2860 Weike...

  28. COMMUNICATION 220862PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Cou...

  29. COMMUNICATION 220863PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 220655, which was passed by Council on October 13, 2022, was signed by the Mayor on October 19, 2022.