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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, October 26, 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. Amending Section 20-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Salaries of Specified Officers,” to establish salaries based on an Annual Compensation Plan, under certain terms and conditions.

  2. Authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust to construct, own and maintain various right-of way encroachments at 3001-03 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 3025 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, 3025-53 Market Street, and 3...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  3. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  4. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  5. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  6. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  7. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Mayfield Street, 6th Street, Indiana Avenue, and Marshall Street.

  8. Authorizing the installation of all-way stop signs at the intersection of 34th Street and West Allegheny Avenue.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  9. Amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Right of Way Management,” by amending Section 11-705, entitled “Construction”, by adding new provisions relating to notice and making other...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  10. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1216 N. 29th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19121, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  11. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 635 W. Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  12. 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 “Brewerytown-Sharswoo...

  13. Granting permission to Wynnefield/Overbrook Eruv Association, in order to demarcate the boundaries of a Wynnefield/Overbrook eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and other ancil...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  14. Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Ridge Avenue, Roch...

  15. Continuing 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 to 3995 Aramingo A...

  16. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 817 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  17. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1524 S. 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  18. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2301 East Albert Street, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  19. Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Newsstands,” by modifying the list of products that may be sold from newsstands, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  20. Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Johnson Street, Germantown Avenue, Rittenhouse Street, and Wissahic...

  21. Continuing 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 that intersect that p...

  22. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides Nevada Street between North 51st Street and West Dauphin Street.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  23. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4629-4631 Baltimore Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  24. 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.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  25. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4430 Pine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  26. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  27. 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...

  28. 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,...

  29. 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...

  30. 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.

  31. 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...

  32. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Arch Street, 50th Street, Market Street, 49th Street, Chestnut Stre...

  33. 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 Recovery (“CDBG-DR”) funding,...

  34. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  35. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  36. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  37. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3112 W. Dakota Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  38. Also naming the 4200 Block of Houghton Street as “William “Speedy” Morris Way” to honor the legendary and impactful coaching of William “Speedy” Morris a lifelong resident of the Roxborough neighborho...

  39. Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  40. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1511-17 S. 55th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  41. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 5232 Chester Avenue, 5906 Market Street, 5908 Mar...

  42. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2106 E. Cumberland Street in the First Councilman...

  43. Recognizing Governor Shapiro’s Executive Order to create a Behavioral Health Council in which state leaders, local governments, and community providers join forces to design and implement a statewide...

  44. 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...

  45. Authorizing Basic Utilities and Services use on a certain location within a section of East Fairmount Park bounded by the right-of-way of the CSX Railroad, Girard Avenue, and 33rd Street.

  46. Authorizing Basic Utilities and Services use on a certain location within a section of West Fairmount Park bounded by Wynnefield Avenue (extended), Belmont Avenue, and Parkside Avenue.

  47. Bill 230743HELD IN COMMITTEE

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and...

  48. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Dickinson Street, 23rd Street, Cross Street and 24th Street.

  49. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wharton Street, Newkirk Street, Reed Street, and 29th Street.

  50. Bill 230746POCKET VETOED

    Amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code to provide greater protections for displaced contract workers.

  51. Recognizing the 10th Graders at Hill-Freedman World Academy for being featured in the HBO Documentary "Stand Up & Shout: Songs From a Philly High School."

  52. Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Elizabeth A. Murphy for her exceptional leadership at PECO and her subsequent retirement after an astounding sixteen-year career.

  53. Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the artists of “Legacy Reclaimed: A 7th Ward Tribute,” for their efforts in promoting and showcasing the history of the Black residents of Philad...

  54. Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for indemnification and defense by the City in connection with claims made against any registered community organization arising...

  55. Honoring and celebrating the life and memory of our friend and colleague, Robert “Chris” Goy, II.

  56. Confirming the re-appointment of Matthew Stitt to the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority to serve in the term ending January 1, 2029.

  57. Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings exploring the effects of recent pharmacy closures, including Rite Aid, in the City of Philadelphia an...

  58. Honoring and recognizing Lori “Tree Queen” Maple Hayes, on the occasion of her retirement, for her vision, leadership, integrity, and unwavering dedication to curating Philadelphia’s parks, trees, and...

  59. Honoring and recognizing Uhuru Furniture & Collectibles and the African People’s Education & Defense Fund for defending the rights of the African community; providing affordable furniture and home goo...

  60. Declaring October as Clergy Appreciation Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  61. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 5232 Chester Avenue, 5906 Market Street, 5908 Mar...

  62. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1511-17 S. 55th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  63. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5232 Chester Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  64. COMMUNICATION 230760PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1511-17 S. 55th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phi...

  65. COMMUNICATION 230761PLACED 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 2342-48 North 27th Street a/k/a 2748...

  66. COMMUNICATION 230762PLACED 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 5232 Chester Avenue, 59...