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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, April 27, 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. 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...

    Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)

  2. Amending Chapter 7-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preservation of Affordable Housing,” to modify certain requirements that must be met before a change in ownership, other disposition, or othe...

  3. Amending Chapter 7-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preservation of Affordable Housing,” to provide for a City directory of affordable housing subsidies and their duration, all under certain te...

  4. Amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils,” by revising the compensation for members of the Environmental Jus...

  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...

    Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)

  6. 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...

  7. 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...

  8. 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.

  9. 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...

  10. 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 “/EOD, East Poplar Ov...

  11. Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising Section 14-524, entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District,” to extend the boundaries of certain areas, al...

  12. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the westwardly side of Belmont Avenue between Monument Road and Conshohocken Avenue.

  13. Bill 230321IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the 2900 block of Waterloo Street.

  14. Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” to modify the area subject to Section 14-534, entitled the “/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay Distric...

  15. Amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District,” to create a mechanism for satisfying certain use standards related to the construction o...

  16. Officially re-naming and designating Bridesburg Park, located at 3101 Orthodox Street in the City of Philadelphia, as “Robert A. Borski Park”.

  17. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of pedestrian light poles, with accompanying LED luminaires, and concrete planter boxes in the vicinity of 1325 N. Beach Street, under certain terms and conditi...

  18. Authorizing Northern Liberties Business Improvement District to own, operate and maintain certain lighting encroachments along the 400 and 500 blocks of 2nd Street in the City of Philadelphia, under c...

  19. Bill 230327IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of encroachments in the vicinity of 3500 Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, under certain terms and conditions.

  20. Authorizing hearings in the Committee on the Environment to evaluate the environmental justice impacts of the City’s waste management practices and potential alternatives to the City’s contract with C...

  21. Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the students of Northeast High School, who established Afro Day when students wear their hair naturally to eliminate the historical stigmas assoc...

  22. Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating the use of an independent authority to bond and manage the school facilities modernization that safety calls for and students, par...

  23. Recognizing and honoring the many public servants of the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and declaring May 2023 Public Service Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  24. Calling on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to pass House Bills 338, 714, 731, and 1018 which address reasonable firearms restrictions that will enhance the safety of all Pennsylvanians and P...

  25. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 268 Diamond Street in the Seventh Councilmanic Di...

  26. Renaming the 6000 block of Locust Street “Martha Green Way”, in honor of dedicated West Philadelphia community activist, compassionate mentor, and exemplary neighbor, Martha Green.

  27. Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to conduct hearings regarding supplier diversity initiatives including Philadelphia Anchors for Growth & Equity.

  28. Welcoming The Golden Rule peace boat to Philadelphia. The Golden Rule peace boat is a sailing vessel that is touring the US to promote the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.

  29. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch Street; 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue; 2055, 2057 E. Rush Street; 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2159, 2160, 2161 E. Stella...

  30. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1739 S. 5th Street; 1919 S. 6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411, 418, 424, 432-34, 624, 626 Cantrell Street; 424, 426 Mercy Street located in the 1...

  31. Adopting the Report issued by Council’s Special Committee on Retention and Recruitment of Municipal Workers.

  32. COMMUNICATION 230340PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the 1200...

  33. COMMUNICATION 230341PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the 2900...

  34. COMMUNICATION 230342PLACED 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 268 Diamond Street in t...

  35. COMMUNICATION 230344PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office for People with Disabilities, to provide for the powers and duties of su...

  36. COMMUNICATION 230345PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch Street; 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue; 2055, 2057 E. Rush Street; 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2...

  37. COMMUNICATION 230346PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 621, 623, 625, 637, 917 Diamond Street; 924, 927, 928, 936 Edgley Street; 926, 928 French Street; 2106, 2112, 2140, 2141,...

  38. COMMUNICATION 230347PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority a deed conveying fee simple title to 2338 N. 31st Street; 2340 N. 31st Str...

  39. COMMUNICATION 230348PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1739 S. 5th Street; 1919 S. 6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411, 418, 424, 432-34, 624, 626 Cantrell Street; 424, 426 Mer...

  40. COMMUNICATION 230349PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 815 W. Firth Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philad...

  41. COMMUNICATION 230350PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing Northern Liberties Business Improvement District to own, operate and maintain certain lighting encroachments along the 400 and 500 blocks of 2nd Street in the Cit...

  42. COMMUNICATION 230351PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 759, 761, 763, 773, 779, 783 Pallas Street and 4041 Cambridge Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordan...

  43. COMMUNICATION 230352PLACED ON FILE

    April 25, 2023 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...

  44. COMMUNICATION 230353PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 230007, 230034-A, and 230107, which were passed by Council on April 13, 2023, were signed by the Mayor on April 25, 2023.