Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Resolution 230589ADOPTED
Calling on the Administration to work collaboratively with Community Legal Services, Philadelphia City Council, Defender Association of Philadelphia, and other relevant organizations to provide reentr...
- Resolution 230594ADOPTED
Declaring Philadelphia’s commitment to protecting and expanding access to abortion and reproductive healthcare through the establishment of a Reproductive Rights Taskforce in the wake of increasingly...
- Resolution 230596ADOPTED
Urging the President of the United States and the United States Congress to reexamine foreign policy towards Ethiopia.
- Resolution 230597ADOPTED
Initiating action to continue the Aramingo Avenue Shopping District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes the east and west sides of Aramingo Avenue from 3300 Aramingo Avenue...
- Resolution 230598ADOPTED
Also naming South Quince Street between Locust and Walnut Streets in the “Gayborhood” as “Les Harrison Way” to honor the life and legacy of one of Philadelphia’s first and nationally famous African Am...
- Resolution 230599WITHDRAWN
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia’s Bishop Melvin Floyd, by renaming the 5200 block of Wayne Avenue “Bishop Melvin Floyd Way” to honor the life and legacy of Bishop Floyd, Founder and Pastor Agape...
- Resolution 230600ADOPTED
Calling on SEPTA to investigate and create a public plan for addressing the SEPTA Key Card System’s numerous issues, including the compromising of the Kiosks which allows for the theft of riders funds...
- Resolution 230603ADOPTED
Initiating action to continue the Chestnut Hill Business Improvement District in the area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 7640 to 8705, and on certain blocks of streets th...
- Bill 230620IN COMMITTEE
Repealing Chapter 10-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Criminal Registration,” all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230621ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides Nevada Street between North 51st Street and West Dauphin Street.
- Bill 230622ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4629-4631 Baltimore Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230623ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 701 S. 50th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230624ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4430 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 230625ENACTED
Amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafes,” by permitting sidewalk cafes to be maintained in certain locations in the Sixth District of Council; under certain terms and...
- Bill 230626ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Development Standards,” by revising bul...
- Bill 230627ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by George Street, 2nd Street, Laurel Street, the Delaware Expressway,...
- Bill 230628ENACTED
Approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment of the Old City Special Services District of Philadelphia for and concerning business improvements and administrative services t...
- Bill 230629ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Herman Street, Baynton Street, Walnut Lane, and Germantown Avenue.
- Bill 230630ENACTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 28th Street to the east, 29th Street to the west, Cumberland Street to the n...
- Resolution 230631ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Constance Clayton, the first African American and first woman superintendent of the Philadelphia School District.
- Resolution 230632ADOPTED
Honoring Council Member Michalyn Easter-Thomas of Memphis, Tennessee, for her exemplary leadership on police reform in Memphis and welcoming her to the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 230633ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Zykee Scott, for receiving a full athletic football scholarship to Penn State University at only 14 years old.
- Resolution 230634ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3101, 3113, 3117, 3118, 3123-29, 3126, 3130-34 Clifford Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16...
- Resolution 230635ADOPTED
Calling on Representatives of the Administration to join with Members of City Council to better understand how Philly works at night by doing nighttime tours with various City Departments.
- Resolution 230636ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings examining the City’s strategy for increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in public contracts.
- Resolution 230637ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings to evaluate existing support services for Early Childhood Education and Pre-K Centers and Providers and to examine the role of high-qua...
- Resolution 230638ADOPTED
Also naming the 7800 block of Saturn place “Leonard K. Brundage Way”, to honor the life and legacy of Eastwick native and lifelong Philadelphian, Leonard K. Brundage.
- Resolution 230639ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Neighborhood Services to hold hearings regarding the business practices of property management companies in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 230640ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing to explore solutions to ongoing challenges facing the 911 Unified Call Center and the Philadelphia Police Department’s investigation into t...
- COMMUNICATION 230641PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 230186-A, which was passed by Council on September 14, 2023, was signed by the Mayor on September 15, 2023.
- COMMUNICATION 230642PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3358 Kensington Avenue located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phi...
- COMMUNICATION 230643PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3101, 3113, 3117, 3118, 3123-29, 3126, 3130-34 Clifford Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance wit...
- COMMUNICATION 230644PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance approving a Substantial Amendment to the Consolidated Plan 2022-2026 and Annual Action Plan 2022-2023 to add $163,204,000 in Community Development Block Grant - Disaster Reco...
- COMMUNICATION 230645PLACED ON FILE
September 20, 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 Counci...