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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, April 13, 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. 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...

    Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)

  2. 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...

  3. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, and 4...

    Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)

  4. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Callowhill Street, Felton Street and Vine Street.

    Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)

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

  6. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2410 & 2412 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  7. Calling upon the United States Congress to pass the Sgt. Isaac Woodard, Jr. and Sgt. Joseph H. Maddox G.I. Bill Restoration Act.

  8. Amending Section 9-105 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Penalties,” and Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Responsible Business Operations,” to further define nuisance businesses, p...

  9. Establishing parking regulations on both sides of N. Carlisle Street, between W. Girard Avenue and Poplar Street.

  10. Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 200578) approved January 20, 2021, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S by striking from...

  11. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Camac street and Johnston street.

  12. Establishing a no truck parking regulation in the vicinity of N. 51st Street and Brown Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

  13. To approve a major amendment to the Holy Family University Master Plan related to the Welcome Center and an athletic fields structure in the area bounded by Grant Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Carteret Dr...

  14. Establishing parking restrictions for certain commercial vehicles in the vicinity of Erdrick street from Princeton avenue to Tyson avenue; all under certain terms and conditions.

  15. Authorizing City Council to hold hearings to investigate Philadelphia’s emergency management practices and the City’s overall preparedness when facing credible threats to our drinking water

  16. Recognizing and supporting the health and wellness of Black mamas and birthing people by acknowledging April 11-17, 2023, as “Black Maternal Health Week” in the City of Philadelphia

  17. Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the students of Lankenau High School, for their valuable work studying the environmental impact of mussels and working to increase the mussel pop...

  18. Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their collaborative commitment to bring healing and justice to victims of child abus...

  19. Recognizing the appointment of Albert W. Newman to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

  20. Appointing Councilmember Mike Driscoll to the Philadelphia Gas Commission.

  21. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1736 N. 22nd Street in the Fifth Councilmanic Dis...

  22. Calling on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania State Senate to pass HB776 prohibiting untraceable firearms and HB777 banning “ghost gun” parts.

  23. Authorizing the City Council Committee on Law and Government to hold public hearings examining the rate of judgments in small claims court.

  24. Also naming 60th Street between Market Street and Arch Street as “E. Paul Sandidge Way”, in honor of E. Paul Sandidge, his 100th Birthday, and his more than 70 years of service to West Philadelphia.

  25. Also naming the 2100 block of Federal Street “Claudia Smith Sherrod Way,” to honor the legacy of Claudia Sherrod.

  26. Also naming the 1500 block of Wharton street “James Mtume Way”, to honor the life and legacy of renowned musician, activist, and Philadelphia native James Mtume.

  27. Designating April 9, 2023 “Paul Robeson Day” to honor occasion of the 125th anniversary of the birth of actor, singer, lawyer, scholar and activist Paul L. Robeson, Esq.

  28. Honoring and congratulating Paul Robeson High School for Human Services student Alyssa Perren on her historic admission to Harvard University and wishing her luck on future endeavors.

  29. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority a deed conveying fee simple title to 1-49 Rudy Robinson Way in the Third Councilmanic District of th...

  30. Recognizing Bob Smith for his standout career as a vital link between Comcast NBCUniversal and the Philadelphia non-profit community.

  31. Proclaiming May 9, 2023 as “Kiyoshi Kuromiya” day in Philadelphia for his contribution to the civil rights struggles of African-Americans, the LGBTQ community, and those affected by HIV and AIDS.

  32. COMMUNICATION 230295PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution recognizing the appointment of Albert W. Newman to the Veterans Advisory Commission.

  33. COMMUNICATION 230296PLACED 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 1736 North 22nd Street...

  34. COMMUNICATION 230297PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3418, 3420, and 3422 Kensington Avenue located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 1...

  35. COMMUNICATION 230298PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2032 E. Boston Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phil...

  36. COMMUNICATION 230299PLACED 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...

  37. COMMUNICATION 230300PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220914, 220972, 230104, and 230105, which were passed by Council on March 23, 2023, were signed by the Mayor on April 12, 2023.

  38. COMMUNICATION 230301PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220906, 220939, 220943, 220944, 220945, 220946, 220947, 220948, 220949, 220950, 220968, 220970, 220971, 230002, 230003, 230033, 230035, 230078, 2...