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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, November 2, 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.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  2. 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.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  3. 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...

  4. Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 266 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Lex Street from Thompson Street to its terminus s...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  5. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  6. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  7. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  8. 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,...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  9. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  10. 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.

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  11. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  12. 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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

  13. Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 170086) approved May 22, 2017, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating portions...

    Roll call: 15 Yes (member by member)

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

  15. 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...

  16. 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.

  17. 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.

  18. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Warnock street and Nedro avenue; N. 11th street and Champlost avenue; N. 13th street and Chew avenue; and N. 13th street and Nedro avenue.

  19. Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code “Zoning and Planning” to revise definitions and rules governing nightclubs and private clubs; create the event assembly facility use category and identify th...

  20. Amending Bill No. 230144, entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments...

  21. Amending Bill No. 230145, entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions.

  22. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City o...

  23. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund from certain or all City office...

  24. Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 63 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Carlton Street from Twentieth Street to its terminus eastwardly therefrom, str...

  25. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Callowhill Street, 18th Street, Vine Street, and 20th Street and to...

  26. Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-524, entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District,” all under certain terms...

  27. Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Fifteenth Street to Sixteenth Street in order to conform more closely with...

  28. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, an easement on a portion of the parcel or parcels of...

  29. Authorizing the Director of Aviation, 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 in and abou...

  30. Authorizing the plotting upon City Plan Nos. 157 and 226 of two certain drainage areas, located on either side of Erie Avenue between Third Street and Lawrence Street, and the relocation of portions o...

  31. Amending Section 7-202 of Title 7 (“Housing Code”) of The Philadelphia Code to modify the definition of “affordable housing property,” under certain terms and conditions.

  32. Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 226 by placing on the City Plan an irregularly-shaped area along the easterly side of Fifth Street, between Hunting Park Aven...

  33. To approve amendments to the University of Pennsylvania Master Plan in the area bounded by Chestnut Street, 33rd Street, Walnut Street, and 34th Street, related to the Student Performing Arts Center (...

  34. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Emerald Street, Ontario Street, Braddock Street, and Cornwall Stree...

  35. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 743 S. 4th Street Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

  36. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Clearfield Street, Witte Street, Ann Street, and Amber Street.

  37. Approving the plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment and charges of the South Street Headhouse District of Philadelphia for and concerning business improvements and administrative ser...

  38. Amending Chapter 11-708 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Calming Measures for Schools,” by authorizing the Department of Streets to additionally install traffic calming measures in the vici...

  39. Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, María Méndez of Juntos Podemos, on her service and dedication to highlighting youth voices and leading young voters to the polls in Philadelphia.

  40. Honoring and congratulating Marcus Morris on his trade to the Philadelphia 76ers, his hometown team.

  41. Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to discuss problems and systemic biases in oversight that create inequalities between Black and white led schools, resulting in less support for...

  42. Confirming the appointment of Valerie I. Harrison, as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2024.

  43. Designating December 3, 2023, as “Rocky Day” in the City of Philadelpha to celebrate the anniversary of the 1976 motion picture debut of Rocky.

  44. Honoring Philadelphia Eagles’ safety Kevin Byard and welcoming him back to Philadelphia.

  45. Recognizing and Honoring the Philadelphia Express Track Club for over 30 years of service to the youth of Philadelphia, and their efforts to provide youth in the area access to a sporting program whic...

  46. Honoring the United Age Group Track Club Association for their decades of contributions and dedication to youth track and field development in Philadelphia.

  47. Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings examining the use of vehicle immobilizing “window barnacles” as a form of predatory parking by private entities to understand t...

  48. 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 Philadelphia Code.

  49. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2045 N. 4th Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  50. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1909 N. Philip Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  51. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2550 N. Lee Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  52. Authorizing the conveyance of ownership interest in and the assignment of the purchase and development agreement for 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 E. Somerset Street, and 3022 and 3026 N. American Street located...

  53. Congratulating and recognizing Youth Empowerment for Advancement Hangout for the grand opening of their Neighborhood Food Market in West Philadelphia and for their transformative work with Philadelphi...

  54. 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.

  55. Recognizing and honoring the dedicated and loyal service of Diana Cortes, Esquire.

  56. Declaring November 2023 Smell and Taste Testing Month in the City of Philadelphia, in recognition of the contributions of the Monell Chemical Senses Center and its groundbreaking smell and taste resea...

  57. Reappointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  58. Appointing Dan Killinger to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  59. Reappointing Jack Sokoloff to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  60. Appointing Jamal Johnson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  61. Reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  62. Congratulating the Martin Luther King High football team for winning the Public League Liberty Division Title.

  63. COMMUNICATION 230809PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 226 by placing on the City Plan an irregularly-shaped area along the easterly side of Fifth Street,...

  64. COMMUNICATION 230810PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Fifteenth Street to Sixteenth Street in order to...

  65. COMMUNICATION 230811PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the plotting upon City Plan Nos. 157 and 226 of two certain drainage areas, located on either side of Erie Avenue between Third Street and Lawrence Street, and th...

  66. COMMUNICATION 230812PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Director of Aviation, 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 p...

  67. COMMUNICATION 230813PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution reappointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  68. COMMUNICATION 230814PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution appointing Dan Killinger to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  69. COMMUNICATION 230815PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution reappointing Jack Sokoloff to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  70. COMMUNICATION 230816PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution appointing Jamal Johnson to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  71. COMMUNICATION 230817PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  72. COMMUNICATION 230818PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Valerie I. Harrison, as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2024.

  73. COMMUNICATION 230819PLACED 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 1221 S. Saint Bernard S...

  74. COMMUNICATION 230820PLACED 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 5803 Knox Street in the...

  75. COMMUNICATION 230821PLACED ON FILE

    October 26, 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 Council...

  76. COMMUNICATION 230822PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution 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 Philad...

  77. COMMUNICATION 230823PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an Ordinance amending Bill No. 230144, entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and total...

  78. COMMUNICATION 230824PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an Ordinance amending Bill No. 230145, entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and con...

  79. COMMUNICATION 230825PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund from...

  80. COMMUNICATION 230826PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue F...