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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, November 16, 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. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of 52nd Street between Arlington Street and West Berks Street; and a no parking truck regulation on both sides of 53rd Street between Lebanon A...

  2. Amending Chapter 10-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Spaces - Prohibited Conduct,” by prohibiting certain facial coverings from being worn in certain spaces; under certain terms and cond...

  3. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4001 Cresson Street, under certain terms and conditions.

  4. Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Responsible Business Operations,” to expand the provisions for video monitoring of nuisance businesses and to provide additional enforcement...

  5. 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...

    Roll call: 12 Yes (member by member)

  6. Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the Charles Baker Recreation Center, located at 5433 Lansdowne Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as the “Charles Baker and Carol Baker Ri...

  7. Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) and Subcode “PM” (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) of Title 4 and Chapter 9-3900 (“Property Licenses and Owner Accountability”) o...

  8. 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,...

    Roll call: 12 Yes (member by member)

  9. Extending the term of existence of The Philadelphia Parking Authority.

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

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

  13. 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.

  14. 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.

  15. 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.

  16. 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.

  17. 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...

  18. 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.

  19. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of all or a portion of...

  20. Authorizing the opening of the northerly ten feet wide portion of Vine Street from Eighteenth Street to Nineteenth Street and from Nineteenth Street to Twentieth Street, being land owned by the City.

  21. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to facilitate development of a Project Area consisting of (1) property bounded by Callowhill Street, North 19th Street, Wood Str...

  22. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with The Leon Sullivan Charitable Trust, for use by the City of all or a portion...

  23. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of all or a portion of...

  24. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, as sublandlord, for use by the Cit...

  25. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease with Crown Two Penn Center Associates, LP, for use by the City, of all or a portion of the...

  26. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Crease street and Wildey street; Lawrence street and George street; N. 3rd street to Fairmount avenue; N. 3rd street to George street; N. 6th stree...

  27. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of certain parcel or parcels of...

  28. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 4317 Fleming St, Philadelphia, PA 19128, under certain terms and conditions.

  29. Bill 230837HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multiyear agreement with Galaxy Restaurants Catering Group, LP d/b/a Constellation Culinary...

  30. Renaming and designating the area of land bounded by Parkside Avenue and Belmont Avenue as the “The Miller Parker Philadelphia Stars Negro League Memorial Park.”

  31. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with AC HSS Office Ventures II, LLC, for use by the City of an ad...

  32. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of all or a portion of...

  33. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of projecting canopies in the vicinity of 200 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102, under certain terms and conditions.

  34. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Ellsworth Street and S. 16th Street to S. 20th Street; Latona Street and S. 16th Street to S. 20th Street; S. 20th Street and Federal Street to Dic...

  35. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 64th Street and Woodland Avenue; Cormorant Place and 66th Street; 65th Street and Woodland Avenue; 58th Street and Woodland Avenue.

  36. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of all or a portion of...

  37. Bill 230845IN COMMITTEE

    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...

  38. Bill 230846IN COMMITTEE

    Adding a new Chapter 6-1600 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Reports on Opioid Antidote Use,” to require certain reports from the Office of the Managing Director to Council concerning the City...

  39. Bill 230847IN COMMITTEE

    Adding a new Chapter 10-2700 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Reports on Impermissible Camping,” to require certain reports from the Office of the Managing Director to Council concerning campi...

  40. Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on portions of City Plan Nos. 98 and 130, in the area lying north of Market Street and Powelton Avenue and west of 42nd Street, by placing on the City Plan...

  41. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3231 Powelton Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

  42. Bill 230850HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on portions of City Plan Nos. 98 and 130 by relocating the existing curblines and houselines at the intersection of Powelton Avenue and Nehemiah Way and at...

  43. Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to lease or sublease a portion of the premises owned by the School...

  44. Authorizing the paving of Melville Street from Mandela Way to Holden Street, Holden Street from Melville Street to 45th Street, Nehemiah Way from Melville Street to Powelton Avenue, Busti Street from...

  45. Authorizing the striking from City Plan Nos. 98 and 130 and vacating of Busti Street, extending northwardly from Holden Street to a cul-de-sac, and Holden Street, extending westwardly from Powelton Av...

  46. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with NF 6601 New State Road Partners, L.P., for use by the City, of all or a por...

  47. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Orthodox Street Properties, LLC, for use by the City of all or a portion of...

  48. Amending Chapter 9-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commercial Activities on Streets,” by designating a neighborhood business district in the 6th Councilmanic District for authorized sidewalk v...

  49. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to modify certain easements and enter into an easement agreement with Famell, LLC for a portion of the parcel or...

  50. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of an a...

  51. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for use by...

  52. Repealing an Ordinance (Bill No. 230486) entitled “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 poin...

  53. Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity 1446 S 8th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions.

  54. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2620 E. Allegheny Avenue., Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

  55. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2636 East Ann Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

  56. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with LIM SIV HOUY for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises locate...

  57. Honoring and congratulating the American Institute of Architects Philadelphia on its 150th Anniversary celebration.

  58. Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the rise in moving violations and traffic deaths since 2020 and explore solutions to create a safer Philadelphia for p...

  59. Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Saulih Khalifah, a carpenter apprentice at Carpenters' Apprentice Ready Program, for his dedication and hard work advancing his carpentry skills.

  60. Honoring and Celebrating the 110th anniversary of the historic Falls of Schuylkill Library.

  61. Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass comprehensive legislation providing sustainable relief to an overburdened system and to protect children held at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice...

  62. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3000 Ruth Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  63. Designating November 25, 2023 the Day of Serenity in the City of Philadelphia, providing communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence the opportunity to gather in peace and healing.

  64. 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 Street in the Third Council...

  65. COMMUNICATION 230873PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the opening of the northerly ten feet wide portion of Vine Street from Eighteenth Street to Nineteenth Street and from Nineteenth Street to Twentieth Street, bein...

  66. COMMUNICATION 230874PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, inc...

  67. COMMUNICATION 230875PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3000 Ruth Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelp...

  68. COMMUNICATION 230876PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multiyear agreement with Bennett Compost, Inc., for food scrap co...

  69. COMMUNICATION 230877PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multiyear agreement with Galaxy Restaurants Catering Group, LP d/...

  70. COMMUNICATION 230878PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to facilitate development of a Project Area consisting of (1) property bounded by Callowhill Street, N...

  71. COMMUNICATION 230879PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with AC HSS Office Ventures II, LLC, fo...

  72. COMMUNICATION 230880PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with The Leon Sullivan Charitable Trust, for use by th...

  73. COMMUNICATION 230881PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, fo...

  74. COMMUNICATION 230882PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the Cit...

  75. COMMUNICATION 230883PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a sublease with the Philadelphia Authority for Industria...

  76. COMMUNICATION 230884PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the Cit...

  77. COMMUNICATION 230885PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the Cit...

  78. COMMUNICATION 230886PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with NF 6601 New State Road Partners, L.P., for use by...

  79. COMMUNICATION 230887PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with LIM SIV HOUY for use by the City of all or a port...

  80. COMMUNICATION 230888PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of ce...

  81. COMMUNICATION 230889PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Hoon Ho Oh, for use by the City of all or a porti...

  82. COMMUNICATION 230890PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Orthodox Street Properties, LLC, for use by the C...

  83. COMMUNICATION 230891PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the Cit...

  84. COMMUNICATION 230892PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with South Street Headhouse District of Philadelphia,...

  85. COMMUNICATION 230893PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, as subla...

  86. COMMUNICATION 230894PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease with Crown Two Penn Center Associates, LP, for use by the City,...

  87. COMMUNICATION 230895PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 230489, which was passed by Council on October 26, 2023, was signed by the Mayor on November 9, 2023.

  88. COMMUNICATION 230896PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 230445, 230486, 230487, 230488, 230570, 230572, 230573, 230577, 230580, 230581, 230582, 230584, 230621, 230622, 230623, 230624, 230625, 230676, 2...

  89. COMMUNICATION 230897PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200253-A, 230547, 230575, 230585, 230626, 230627, 230628, 230629, 230630, 230650, and 230652, which was passed by Council on November 2, 2023, wa...

  90. COMMUNICATION 230898PLACED ON FILE

    November 13, 2023 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill No. 230550 passed by Council at its session on October 26, 2023. B...

  91. COMMUNICATION 230899PLACED ON FILE

    November 13, 2023 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning unsigned Bill No. 230578 passed by Council at its session on November 2, 2023....