Thursday, June 8, 2023
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 220576ENACTED
Authorizing Howard Foreman (“Owner”) to install, own and maintain various encroachments, including but not limited to, a proposed fence and other structures at 1338-44 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia,...
- Bill 221016ENACTED
Naming and designating the Chew Playground basketball courts, located at 1800 Washington Avenue, the “Rasual Butler Basketball Courts,” in honor of Point Breeze native Rasual Butler, who distinguished...
- Bill 230049ENACTED
Authorizing the construction, installation, ownership, use and maintenance of a sidewalk café at 425-449 Spring Garden Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230129ENACTED
Authorizing the paving of Boston Place from Tenth Street to Eleventh Street, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230144ENACTED
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2024-2029 inclusive.
- Bill 230145ENACTED
To adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget.
- Bill 230146ENACTED
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024.
- Bill 230147ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230148ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Tax on Wages and Net Profits,” to provide for the continuation of the tax and to make...
- Bill 230149ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.”
- Bill 230151ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides Port Royal Avenue between Henry Avenue and Old Line Road.
- Bill 230185ENACTED
Amending Section 12-919 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “On-Street Parking of Boats, Motor Homes, Truck Campers and Vending Carts,” by providing for further regulation of semitrailer and truck trac...
- Bill 230187ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Conshohocken Avenue between Belmont Avenue and City Avenue.
- Bill 230188ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Lancaster Avenue between Woodbine Avenue and Sherwood Road.
- Bill 230189ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Tower street and Pensdale street; Ripka street and Wilde street; Mansion street and Hermitage street; Green lane and Manayunk avenue; Lauriston str...
- Bill 230202ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Camac street and Sedgley avenue; Rising Sun avenue and N. 13th street; Victoria street and Germantown avenue; N. 13th street and Luzerne street.
- Bill 230203ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: George street and N. 4th street; George street and N. 2nd street; Shackamaxon street and Girard avenue; Ridge avenue and Mount Vernon street; Ameri...
- Bill 230204ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Green street and N. 16th street; Mount Vernon street and N. 15th street; Mount Vernon street and N. 16th street; Mount Vernon street and N. 19th st...
- Bill 230205ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations on both sides of Conshohocken Avenue between Monument Road and Falls Road, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230206ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of 66th Street between City Avenue and Woodbine Avenue.
- Bill 230207ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Chadwick street and Washington avenue; S. 26th street and Bainbridge street.
- Bill 230208ENACTED
Amending The Philadelphia Code by adding a new section prohibiting the parking or maintaining of semitrailers and truck tractors at residential properties, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 230226ADOPTED
Appointing Cheryl McConnell to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
- Resolution 230227ADOPTED
Appointing Laura Beyer to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
- Resolution 230228ADOPTED
Appointing Nathan Muchnick to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
- Resolution 230229ADOPTED
Appointing Sereena Quick to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion.
- Bill 230248ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Arlington street and Ringgold street; Willington street and Montgomery avenue; Gratz street and Fountain street; Stiles street and N. 15th street;...
- Bill 230250ENACTED
Amending Ordinance (Bill No. 190935) of the Council of The City of Philadelphia, approved by the Mayor on December 18, 2019, to authorize the refunding of additional series of outstanding general obli...
Roll call: 12 Yes, 1 Absent (member by member)
- Resolution 230262ADOPTED
Appointing Vince Lattuca to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Bill 230271ENACTED
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...
- Bill 230272ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations on both sides of N. Carlisle Street, between W. Girard Avenue and Poplar Street.
- Bill 230273ENACTED
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...
- Bill 230274ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Camac street and Johnston street.
- Bill 230275ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation in the vicinity of N. 51st Street and Brown Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230276ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 12 Yes, 1 Absent (member by member)
- Bill 230306ENACTED
Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 3931 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230308ENACTED
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.
Roll call: 12 Yes, 1 Absent (member by member)
- Bill 230318ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 12 Yes, 1 Absent (member by member)
- Bill 230319ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 12 Yes, 1 Absent (member by member)
- Bill 230320ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the westwardly side of Belmont Avenue between Monument Road and Conshohocken Avenue.
- Bill 230322ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 12 Yes, 1 Absent (member by member)
- Bill 230323ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 12 Yes, 1 Absent (member by member)
- Bill 230324ENACTED
Officially re-naming and designating Bridesburg Park, located at 3101 Orthodox Street in the City of Philadelphia, as “Robert A. Borski Park”.
- Bill 230325ENACTED
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...
- Bill 230326ENACTED
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...
- Bill 230358ENACTED
Revising parking regulations for the north side of 49th Street, Paschall Avenue to Grays Avenue; the east side of Grays Avenue, 49th Street to Lindbergh Boulevard; and, the east side of Lindbergh Boul...
- Bill 230359ENACTED
Delegating to the Streets Department the authority to establish certain parking restrictions by regulation on both sides of Walnut street between 40th street and 63rd street, under certain terms and c...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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,...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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...
- 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;...
- Bill 230436ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Randolph street and Cambridge street; Parrish street and N. 13th street; Orianna street and Poplar street; Orianna street and George street.
- Bill 230438ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 230 and 289 by placing on the City Plan two irregularly shaped areas, one located along the northeasterly side of Ridge Aven...
- Bill 230439ENACTED
Adding a parking regulation on N. 34th Street between Indiana Avenue and Commissioner Street.
- Bill 230444ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4333 Spruce Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 230456ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Elinor Haider to the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority to serve in the term ending January 1, 2028.
- Resolution 230458ADOPTED
Calling for the creation of the Community-Temple Safety Partnership Zone and a Response Resource Task Force, as recommended in 21CP Solutions’ audit entitled “Recommendations for Community Safety at T...
- Resolution 230461ADOPTED
Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Year 2024 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.
- Resolution 230465ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 372, 702 Cantrell Street; 613, 625, 723 Mercy Street; 737 Tree Street; 535, 537, 602 Winton Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in acco...
- Resolution 230466ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2335 and 2337 N. 6th Street in the Seventh Counci...
- Resolution 230470ADOPTED
Urging the Administration to pursue comprehensive qualitative and quantitative efforts to improve access to good-paying jobs in the City of Philadelphia.
- Bill 230485IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by providing for prohibitions relating to Drifting, and for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230486ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Addison Street from a point approximately eighty feet east of Fifth Street to...
- Bill 230487ENACTED
Amending Chapters 12-900 (“Parking Regulations and Penalties”) and 12-2800 (“Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations”) of The Philadelphia Code to revise requirements, limitations, and fines...
- Bill 230488ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 146 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Morse Street from Beach Street to Allen Street and Allen Street from Morse St...
- Bill 230489ENACTED
Adding a new Chapter 12-3600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Camera-Based Enforcement System For Parking, Stopping, and Standing Violations That Interfere With Mass Transit,” to decrease traffic c...
- Resolution 230490ADOPTED
Recognizing June 2023 as Black Music Month in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 230491ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Ted Silary, for his lifelong dedication to the City of Philadelphia’s athletic community as a high school sports reporter.
- Resolution 230492ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the restaurant Friday Saturday Sunday, chef Chutatip “Nok” Suntaranon of Kalaya, and restaurateur Ellen Yin, for being named 2023 James Beard Award winners.
- Resolution 230493ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native Kristen Welker for being named the next moderator of the legendary Sunday morning show Meet the Press.
- Resolution 230494ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1901 N. Ringgold Street; 1910 N. 24th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philade...
- Resolution 230495ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 815 W. Firth Street in the Fifth Councilmanic Dis...
- Resolution 230496ADOPTED
Also naming the 2200 block of 29th Street, as “Henry ‘Sly’ Schley Way” to honor the life and memory of renowned North Philly barbershop owner and barber, Henry Schley.
- Resolution 230497ADOPTED
Congratulating Philadelphia Soccer 2026 and FIFA for the Unveiling of Its Official Branding, “We Are 26.”
- Resolution 230498ADOPTED
Honoring Leslie Mason, Principal of Thomas Mifflin Elementary School, on the occasion of her retirement.
- Resolution 230499ADOPTED
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to examine the use of face masks, also known as “pooh shiesties,” as well as oversized bandanas and ski masks during the...
- Resolution 230500ADOPTED
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Education to hold public hearings examining parent universities and their potential impact on student education in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 230501ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of June 5 through 9, 2023, as "Union Organizing Week" in Philadelphia, in honor of those who have fought and continue to fight on behalf of workers’ rights to organize and bargain...
- Resolution 230502ADOPTED
Honoring John Stephen Clark for his acceptance into all Five Military Service Academies and enrolling at the United States Air Force Academy.
- Resolution 230503ADOPTED
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 accordance with the terms of Chapt...
- Resolution 230504ADOPTED
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and...
- Resolution 230505ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Central High School Robotics Team, the RoboLancers, on winning the FIRST Impact Award, the highest honor in FIRST robotics.
- Resolution 230506ADOPTED
Showing support for Philadelphia Haitians, team Haiti and Haitian Americans during the crisis in the Nation of Haiti and urging the Administration of the City of Philadelphia and Philadelphia City Cou...
- Resolution 230507ADOPTED
Also naming South Broad Street between Lombard and South Streets as “Jerry Blavat Way”, to honor the life and legacy of South Philadelphia legendary entertainer and disc jockey, Jerry Blavat also know...
- Resolution 230508ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia Masonic Temple on its 150th Anniversary celebrations and the rededication of its historic building.
- COMMUNICATION 230509PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220865, 220940, 230080, and 230152, which were passed by Council on May 25, 2023, were signed by the Mayor on June 7, 2023.