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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, February 1, 2024

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. Approving the 2023-2024 Neighborhood Preservation Initiative Program Statement and Budget, which addresses the expenditure of $150 million by various agencies in the third year of the Neighborhood Pre...

  2. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5906 Market Street and 5908 Market Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelph...

  3. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4320 and 4322 Lancaster Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  4. Calling on the leadership of the City of Philadelphia to implement the over 140 recommendations and next steps found in the Blueprint for a Safer Philadelphia, such as expanding the safe school corrid...

  5. Authorizing the appointment of a Chief Ethics Officer for the Council of the City of Philadelphia.

  6. Renaming the 10900 block of Kirby Drive "Tony Caruso Way" in recognition of his decades of service to the Far Northeast Philadelphia Community.

  7. Authorizing requests to the Law Department to represent City Council in appeals from decisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment and, if the Law Department declines to render such service...

  8. Renaming the 2900 block of North 22nd Street “Ray Murphy Way” to honor Ray Murphy for his tireless service to the North 22nd Street Community.

  9. Amending Section 14-702 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses,” to add requirements related to the use of payments in lieu of building affordable ho...

  10. Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finances, Taxes and Collections,” by adding a new Chapter 19-4600, entitled “Low-Income Tax Provisions,” providing for the refund or forgiveness o...

  11. Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to clarify and enhance protections against housing discrimination fo...

  12. 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...

  13. Bill 240062HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Section 21-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Housing Trust Fund,” all under certain terms and conditions.

  14. Bill 240063HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to create a distinction between hospitals and alcohol or substance use rehabilitation facilities.

  15. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Salmon Street, Ontario Street, Richmond Street, and Westmoreland St...

  16. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Holme Avenue, Academy Road, and Willits Road.

  17. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wood Street, 4th Street, Vine Street, and Lawrence Street.

  18. Recognizing February 2024 as Career and Technical Education Month® in the City of Philadelphia.

  19. Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter further providing for mandatory annual appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendmen...

  20. Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings to investigate the City’s progress on its carbon neutrality goals to meaningfully participate in the planet-wide effort to mitigate...

  21. Honoring the life and legacy of Charisse McGill, founder of Lokal Artisan Foods, for her enduring dedication to the City of Philadelphia as a businesswoman and organizer.

  22. Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings to explore the effects of recent Rite Aid and pharmacy closures in Philadelphia, understand the impac...

  23. Authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings investigating the mapping out of trauma centers across the city and how they are se...

  24. Also naming the 1200 Block of North 58th Street “Waverly B. Woodson, Jr. Way” in honor of war hero Waverly Bernard Woodson, Jr., for his courageous and selfless service during World War II.

  25. Establishing the Kensington Caucus to represent a united legislative front in addressing the crisis in the Kensington area.

  26. Appointing Paul Levy to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  27. Recognizing and supporting the recognition of February 2024 as “American Heart Month”.

  28. Celebrating Lunar New Year in the City of Philadelphia.

  29. Appointing Louis Tice to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  30. Appointing Elizabeth Woods to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  31. Authorizing Philadelphia City Council to hold hearings and meetings investigating “stop-and-go” establishments that violate restaurant liquor license requirements and further diminish the health, safe...

  32. Recognizing the nonprofit Half A Million Kids to bring awareness to children living in the Foster Care system and ways Philadelphia can work collaboratively to help find permanent homes for foster kid...

  33. Recognizing Pioneering Economist and Professor Dr. Bernard E. Anderson on the occasion of Black History Month

  34. COMMUNICATION 240083PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution appointing Elizabeth Woods to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  35. COMMUNICATION 240084PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution appointing Louis Tice to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  36. COMMUNICATION 240085PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution appointing Paul Levy to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.