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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, April 4, 2024

10:00 AMRoom 400

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Legislation acted on

Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.

  1. Adopting an Amendment to Section V of the Articles of Incorporation of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development by increasing the Authority's term of existence to a date fifty years from...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  2. Amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code (“Protection of Displaced Contract Workers”) to provide protections for service employees, including laid-off employees, all under certain terms and co...

  3. 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...

  4. 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.

  5. 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...

  6. Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numb...

  7. Calling on President Biden and Congress to prioritize a permanent reauthorization and funding of the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”).

  8. Authorizing the participation of Philadelphia in the 2024 cohort of the Pennsylvania Blueprint Communities Program.

  9. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2903 Cecil B Moore Avenue, 2907 Cecil B Moore Ave...

  10. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2201 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions.

  11. Amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” to revise and clarify certain provisions related to City parks and recreation facilities and make related technical changes,...

  12. Amending Section 14-704 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Open Space and Natural Resources” by changing the applicability of steep slope protection requirements for certain stream restoration activi...

  13. Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-524, entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District”, to establish use regulations on me...

  14. Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 1951 East Monmouth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions.

  15. Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District” by removing the exemption from the landscaping standards in the Zoning Code, all under certain terms...

  16. Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to modify requirements and authorizations related to the City’s residential eviction diversion program, including assoc...

  17. Bill 240246IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes, and Collections,” and Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by authorizing access to legal representation f...

  18. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Buckius Street, Frankford Avenue, and Tioga Stre...

  19. Bill 240248WITHDRAWN

    Amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District,” to expand the applicable area in the vicinity of Buckius Street and Tioga Street all und...

  20. Bill 240249IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code by amending Section 14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses” to amend provisions related to the Transit Improvements bonus an...

  21. Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments along the 700 Block of Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions.

  22. Authorizing the creation of a task force to study and develop proposals, strategies, and recommendations to enhance parental/guardian engagement, oversight, accountability, and resources within the Ci...

  23. Honoring Philadelphia 76ers’ Hall of Famer Allen Iverson for his trailblazing career in the National Basketball Association and recognizing AI as a Philadelphia Basketball Living Legend.

  24. Recognizing and supporting the health and wellness of Black mamas and birthing people by acknowledging April 11 - 17, 2024, as “Black Maternal Health Week” in the City of Philadelphia.

  25. Confirming the appointment of Crystal Cubbage to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  26. Confirming the reappointment of Sarah-Ashley Andrews to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  27. Confirming the appointment of Joan Stern to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  28. Confirming the reappointment of Reginald Streater to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  29. Confirming the appointment of Wanda Novales to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  30. Confirming the appointment of Whitney Jones to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  31. Confirming the reappointment of Chau Wing Lam to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  32. Resolution 240261WITHDRAWN WHILE IN COMMITTEE

    Confirming the reappointment of Joyce Wilkerson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  33. Confirming the appointment of Cheryl Harper to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  34. Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Evin Jarrett, the Lead Building Trades Instructor at Mayfair School, for his exemplary service expanding vocational training opportunities for Phi...

  35. Recognizing and honoring the staff of McPherson Square Library for their heroic efforts in building and maintaining safe spaces within one of the most vulnerable, but resilient, communities in the Cit...

  36. Recognizing April 2024 as Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, and commending the work of HUNE - Hispanos Unidos Para Ninos Excepcionales - in supporting people living with...

  37. honoring Jim Ridgeway, member of the 24th District PDAC, whose lifelong residence in Harrowgate has inspired his community outreach and clean-up efforts.

  38. Authorizing the Joint Committees on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless and Licenses and Inspections to hold public hearings to examine the conditions of rental housing, rental code en...

  39. COMMUNICATION 240268PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising you pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the foll...

  40. COMMUNICATION 240269PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the reappointment of Reginald Streater to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  41. COMMUNICATION 240270PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the reappointment of Sarah-Ashley Andrews to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  42. COMMUNICATION 240271PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the reappointment of Chau Wing Lam to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  43. COMMUNICATION 240272PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the reappointment of Joyce Wilkerson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  44. COMMUNICATION 240273PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Crystal Cubbage to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  45. COMMUNICATION 240274PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Wanda Novales to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  46. COMMUNICATION 240275PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Cheryl Harper to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  47. COMMUNICATION 240276PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Whitney Jones to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  48. COMMUNICATION 240277PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Joan Stern to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  49. COMMUNICATION 240278PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising you that on April 03, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 14, 2024: Bill No. 240014 Bill No. 240016

  50. COMMUNICATION 240279PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising you that on April 03, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 21, 2024: Bill No. 240010-A Bill No. 240008 Bill No. 2400...