Thursday, May 11, 2023

Legislation acted on

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

1. Bill 230152ENACTED

   Amending Section 9-1132 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Cashless Retail Prohibition,” by providing an exemption for gym membership transactions, under certain terms and conditions.

2. Bill 230251ENACTED

   Authorizing and approving (i) the execution and delivery of one or more supplements to an existing service agreement (or a new service agreement on substantially the same terms) between The City of Ph...

   Roll call: 14 Yes (member by member)

3. Resolution 230365ADOPTED

   Also naming the 6000 Block of Callowhill Street as “Bishop O. T. Jones Way”, in honor of the late Bishop Orzo Thurston Jones, Jr., who dedicated his life to serving his community and the Holy Temple C...

4. Resolution 230370ADOPTED

   Recognizing the Philadelphia Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary.

5. Resolution 230372ADOPTED

   Renaming the 5200 Block of Wyalusing Avenue “Nehemiah Davis Way”, to honor the work of community leader and dedicated youth mentor Nehemiah Davis.

6. Resolution 230373ADOPTED

   Appointing Doug Hager to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

7. Resolution 230374ADOPTED

   Appointing Edward Garcia to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

8. Resolution 230375ADOPTED

   Appointing Elena Brennan to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

9. Resolution 230376ADOPTED

   Appointing Joel Spivak to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

10. Resolution 230377ADOPTED

    Appointing Nicole Wiegand to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

11. Resolution 230378ADOPTED

    Appointing Samantha Shaw to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

12. Resolution 230379ADOPTED

    Appointing Shannon Maldonado to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

13. Resolution 230380ADOPTED

    Appointing Taylor Jenkins to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

14. Bill 230402ENACTED

    Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560) approved July 10, 2018, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the...

15. Bill 230403ENACTED

    Amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by adding a new Chapter requiring the creation of lactation spaces; all under certain terms and conditions.

16. Bill 230404ENACTED

    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 block of North Newkirk Str...

17. Bill 230405ENACTED

    Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Norris street and N. 15th street and N. 19th street; Page street and N. 16th street and N. 20th street and N. 23rd street; Monument street and N. 1...

18. Bill 230406ENACTED

    Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 1907-1915 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 and 1904-40 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103,...

19. Bill 230407ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bristol Street, Old York Road, Hunting Park Avenue and Park Avenue.

20. Bill 230408ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional extensions of certain...

21. Bill 230409ENACTED

    Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane in each direction on Bartram Avenue, from 84th Street to Essington Avenue; and ma...

22. Bill 230410ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” to add an overlay district pertaining to injection sites for narcotics, all under certain terms and conditions.

23. Bill 230411ENACTED

    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...

24. Bill 230412ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Schuylkill River, Passyunk Avenue, 61st Street, Lindbergh Boule...

25. Bill 230413ENACTED

    Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land...

26. Bill 230414ENACTED

    Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the...

27. Bill 230415-AENACTED

    Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by providing for prohibitions relating to Nuisance Vehicles, and for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditi...

28. Bill 230416ENACTED

    Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on East Market street from 2nd street to 6th street; and making associated change...

29. Bill 230417ENACTED

    Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 2nd street from Race street to Market stre...

30. Bill 230418ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by requiring advertising in community papers, the availability of tax relief programs, residential foreclosure diversio...

31. Bill 230419ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” to require notices of property assessed value and real estate tax liability, include information on the availability an...

32. Resolution 230420ADOPTED

    Calling on the Administration and School District of Philadelphia to address and expand financial literacy education in the City of Philadelphia.

33. Resolution 230421ADOPTED

    Honoring and Celebrating the Historic Career of Reverend Louise Williams Bishop, also known as the Queen of the Airwaves, on the Occasion of her Retirement

34. Resolution 230422ADOPTED

    Proclaiming May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Jewish Americans to our Country, Commonwe...

35. Resolution 230423-AADOPTED

    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 Street; 2408 N. 31st Street;...

36. Resolution 230424ADOPTED

    Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week Judith McGinley, Sean Dugan, Esther Jones, Sadonna Major, Giovanni Maysonet, Mychal Couch, Carla Lecoin, Stephanie Haldaman-Carrion, and Ronnessa...

37. Resolution 230425ADOPTED

    Honoring the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus on the occasion of their 50th anniversary for their dedication and advocacy on behalf of communities of color across the Commonwealth.

38. Resolution 230426ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to evaluate the current academic achievement of the Philadelphia School District and its plans for improving student outcomes.

39. Resolution 230427ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine strategies to address straw purchasing and the prosecution of gun cases to prevent gun violence.

40. Resolution 230428ADOPTED

    Honoring Joel Embiid, of the Philadelphia 76ers, for winning the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player award.

41. Resolution 230429ADOPTED

    Recognizing and honoring the Allied Health Professionals providing services to the City of Philadelphia during National Hospital Week from May 7, 2023 to May 13, 2023.

42. Resolution 230430ADOPTED

    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 such Office, to eliminate a...

43. Resolution 230431ADOPTED

    Honoring the Philadelphia Job Corps Student Government Association Staff President - Danika Graham, Vice President - Starr Ruckers, Treasurer - Tales Williams, Secretary - Rameriah Cooper on the occas...

44. Resolution 230432ADOPTED

    Calling on Safehouse, the United States Department of Justice, and the Mayor to halt implementation of supervised injection sites in the City of Philadelphia, to involve community groups and other bra...

45. Resolution 230433ADOPTED

    Declaring the second week of May 2023 as Children’s Mental Health Week in the City of Philadelphia.

46. Resolution 230434ADOPTED

    Declaring May 2023 Haitian Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia, in recognition of the contributions of Haitians and Haitian-Americans.