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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, January 19, 2023

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 the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the measurements of zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Oxford Avenue, Tyson Avenue, Rising...

  2. Amending Chapter 14-500 of the Philadelphia Zoning Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating a new subsection, entitled “Cobbs Creek Golf Course Overlay District,” all under certain terms...

  3. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Parkside Avenue, 49th Street, Jefferson Street, and 48th Street (ext...

  4. Urging the United States Congress to pass H.R. 8105, the Good Jobs for Good Airports Act, to ensure fair wages and benefits for airport workers in Philadelphia and across the nation.

  5. Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 1-49 Rudy Robinson Way, located in the Third Councilmanic District, p...

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. Adopting the Philadelphia Music Industry Task Force Report and Recommendations issued by Council’s Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy.

  9. Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning,” by defining and clarifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions.

  10. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of North 57th Street between Lansdowne Avenue and Media Street.

  11. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of North Parkside Avenue between Wynnefield Avenue and Monument Road.

  12. Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Ch...

  13. Amending Section 9-1102 through 1123 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Verification of Life Partnerships,” by removing gendered language relating to same-sex and same-gender couples, expanding acces...

  14. Bill 230006IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Chapter 11-200 of The Philadelphia Code, to impose additional conditions on permittees and contractors to repair openings on public streets, under certain terms and conditions.

  15. Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/TOD, Transit-Oriented Development Overlay District” and amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neig...

  16. Bill 230008IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Bill No. 877 authorizing the establishment of the Philadelphia Activities Fund (PAF), by allowing At-Large Councilmembers to bring recreational assistance activities and programs to the PAF B...

  17. Amending Chapter 12-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations,” by further providing with respect to monetary penalties for on-street parking of semitr...

  18. Bill 230010IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 from the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City of...

  19. Recognizing and honoring the 2022 Winners of PHL LIVE Center Stage.

  20. Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, the Girard Academic Music Program Competitive Spirit squad for becoming the first ever Philadelphia Public League Grand Champions of the Competitive S...

  21. Resolution 230013IN COMMITTEE

    Reappointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.

  22. Approving the reappointment of Wendell Anthony Ewing to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

  23. Honoring and congratulating Cadet 2nd Lt. Kaheem Bailey-Taylor for receiving the Medal of Heroism, the U.S. Army’s highest honor for JTROC students, for his bravery in the face of gun violence.

  24. Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for exemption from civil service for staff of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; and providing for the submission of the...

  25. Honoring Philadelphia’s new generation of Living Legends: Isaac “Ikey Raw” Gardner, Ernest Owens, Chad Fain, Matt Cain, Tom “Tom Flies” Manning, Colin Chambers, and Damona “Mona” Love, for their roles...

  26. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2315, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2337, 2339, 2349 Greenwich Street; 1709, 1711, 1822R - 34, 1836 Point Breeze Avenue; 1555 S. Ringgold Street; 2445 Federal...

  27. Appointing Albert Littlepage to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.

  28. Honoring WURD Radio on the occasion of their 20th Anniversary and recognizes the station's role as the voice of the African American Community.

  29. Authorizing requests to the Law Department to represent City Council in an appeal from decisions of the Department of Licenses and Inspections to the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment or the Lic...

  30. Commending and honoring Oliver St. Clair Franklin, CBE and Honorary Consul for his appointment as Commander of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II

  31. COMMUNICATION 230023PLACED ON FILE

    January 10, 2023 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill Number 220322-AAA, which was introduced into City Counci...

  32. COMMUNICATION 230024PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220666-A, and 220938, which were passed by Council on December 15, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on December 21 2022.

  33. COMMUNICATION 230025PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 220846, which was passed by Council on December 15, 2022, was signed by the Mayor on January 4, 2023.

  34. COMMUNICATION 230026PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220639, 220775, 220814, 220844, 220870, 220871, 220904, 220907, 220913, 220915, 220917, 220919, 220921, and 220922, which was passed by Council o...

  35. COMMUNICATION 230027PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2315, 2316, 2317, 2318, 2337, 2339, 2349 Greenwich Street; 1709, 1711, 1822R - 34, 1836 Point-Breeze Avenue; 1555 S. Ring...

  36. COMMUNICATION 230028PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3001 Martha Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philade...

  37. COMMUNICATION 230029PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1736 North 22nd Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phi...

  38. COMMUNICATION 230030PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 911, 913, 915, 919, 921, 923, 925 W. Auburn Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms...

  39. COMMUNICATION 230031PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 220118, which was passed by Council on December 15, 2022, was signed by the Mayor on January 10, 2023.

  40. COMMUNICATION 230032PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220656-A, 220664, 220665-A and 220923-A, which were passed by Council on December 15, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on January 16, 2023.