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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, October 5, 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 Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4817 Old York Road located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  2. Urging Governor Josh Shapiro to establish an Office of Gun Violence Prevention in Pennsylvania.

  3. Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement...

  4. Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement...

  5. Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement...

  6. Honoring Science Leadership Academy at Beeber 10th Grader, Zoe Smith, for winning the Individual Women’s Public League Golf Championship.

  7. Honoring war-hero Waverly Bernard Woodson, Jr., for his courageous and selfless service during World War II and further calling on Overbrook High School to induct him into their Hall of Fame.

  8. Honoring and Commemorating the 13th Annual Indigenous Peoples’ Day in the City of Philadelphia.

  9. Authorizing City Council’s Committee on Transportation and Public Utility to hold public hearings to investigate the impact SEPTA’s Market Frankford Line Painting Project is having on surrounding comm...

  10. Recognizing October 2023 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring those who have fought and continue to fight against breast cancer.

  11. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2609-27 Sears Street (including 1308-14 S 26th Street) located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of T...

  12. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1324 S. Bancroft Street; 1213 S. Bonsall Street; 1202, 1223 S. Bucknell Street; 2117, 2221 Earp Street; 2007 Ellsworth Street; 2537 Oakford Street;...

  13. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1811, 2114, 2123 Fernon Street, 1930, 1932 Norwood Street, 1629, 1642, 1648, 1652 Point Breeze Avenue, 1824 S. 20th Street, 1835 S. 22nd Street loc...

  14. Recognizing and honoring Doctor Daphne Owen, MD, for her ability to bridge relationships for the common good and her humanitarian efforts in bringing top-notch medical service to the people, all with...

  15. Recognizing and honoring Joan N. Stern, one of Philadelphia’s finest public finance attorneys, concentrating her practice in the areas of general government and education, transportation and utilities...

  16. Recognizing and honoring Roberto Lugo for his contributions to the Arts, and in celebration of his exceptional achievement in securing a prestigious Heinz Awards for Arts.

  17. Recognizing and honoring Doctor Steven Larson, MD, for his humanitarian efforts in bringing top-notch medical service to underserved communities, bringing a dream of care and compassion into the world...

  18. Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week Akeiff Staples and Brent Johnstone, of FathersRead365, for their service and dedication to our local communities by expanding literacy and access...

  19. Commemorating National Coming Out Day on October 11th, 2023 in the City of Philadelphia.

  20. Proclaiming September 16, 2023 as Masha Amini Day in the City of Philadelphia to Commemorate the Recognize the one-year anniversary of her death in custody after being detained by Iranian Morality Pol...

  21. Authorizing a “Joint Task Force on City Flag Reform” to reexamine and recommend a process to reform the flag of the City of Philadelphia in line with vexillological conventions and an aim to promote C...

  22. Designating the week of Sunday, October 8 through Saturday, October 14, 2023 as “Italian American Heritage Week” in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Gaetano (Guy) Pigliacelli and Gerald “Jerry” B...

  23. Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia’s Reverend Melvin Floyd, by renaming the 5200 block of Wayne Avenue, “Reverend Melvin Floyd Way” to honor the life and legacy of Reverend Floyd, Founder and Pasto...