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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, April 20, 2023

10:00 AMRoom 400

Transcript

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Legislation acted on

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

  1. 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...

  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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  3. 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...

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

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

  6. 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...

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

  8. 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.

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

  10. 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.

  11. 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...

  12. To approve a major amendment to the Saint Joseph’s University Master Plan related to a proposed Residence Hall and Student Center and the addition of six existing buildings to the Master Plan and to a...

  13. Bill 230303HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Establishing a no semi-truck parking regulation on both sides of N. 75th Street between Brookhaven Road and Brentwood Road.

  14. Bill 230304HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Discontinuing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of N. 75th Street between Brookhaven Road and Brentwood Road.

  15. Bill 230305HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Approving three multiyear agreements with the Federation Internationale de Football Association and any amendments and addenda thereto, as well as ancillary agreements with other parties, concerning t...

  16. Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 3931 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

  17. Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafes,” by permitting sidewalk cafes to be maintained on Frankford Avenue, both sides, from Harbison Avenue to Sheffield Avenue; Cot...

  18. Amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/CTR, Center City Overlay District,” by amending the South Street/ Head House Square Area, all under certain terms and conditions.

  19. Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Diana Garcia, the principal of Willard Elementary in Kensington, for being the recipient of the 2023 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principal Le...

  20. Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings examining the rise of paper tags to thwart criminal and safety measures that allow for the safe use of our city streets by all reside...

  21. Authorizing and ratifying Council President Clarke’s participation, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, in all proceedings relating to the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment wi...

  22. Honoring Dr. Kahlila Johnson, Principal of Overbrook High School, for receiving the 2023 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals.

  23. 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 16-700 of The Philadelphia...

  24. 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 Philadelphia Code.

  25. Renaming the 700 Block of N. 39th Street “Hon. Charles L. Durham Way” to honor the life and legacy of the late Common Pleas Judge, Civil Rights Leader, community advocate, and Philadelphia City Counci...

  26. Honoring and thanking Gweny Love Owens, on the occasion of Earth Day, for her work on environmental justice and sustainability.

  27. Proclaiming May 2023 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...