Thursday, April 25, 2024
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 240003ENACTED
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 collection and management of...
- Resolution 240254ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Crystal Cubbage to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 240255ADOPTED
Confirming the reappointment of Sarah-Ashley Andrews to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 240256ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Joan Stern to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 240257ADOPTED
Confirming the reappointment of Reginald Streater to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 240258ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Wanda Novales to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 240259ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Whitney Jones to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 240260ADOPTED
Confirming the reappointment of Chau Wing Lam to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 240262ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Cheryl Harper to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 240306ADOPTED
Establishing the month of April as Philadelphia Histories Month in the City of Philadelphia, commencing in 2025 and continuing annually thereafter.
- Resolution 240308ADOPTED
Calling on the Pennsylvania State Senate to pass House Bill 1130 to create the Safer Communities Grant Program, which will make Philadelphia safer by providing funding for lighting and security camera...
- Resolution 240309ADOPTED
Supporting the Biden Administration’s finalized rule that aims to expand certain background check requirements for firearm purchases and close the “gun-show loophole.”
- Resolution 240318ADOPTED
Proclaiming May 2024 as Dual Asian American Pacific Islander and Jewish American Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of...
- Resolution 240321ADOPTED
Authorizing and ratifying Councilmember O’Neill’s appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, of the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect to 4100 Orchard Lane.
- Resolution 240322ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Eighth Councilmanic District, inclu...
- Bill 240328WITHDRAWN
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location on Baltimore Avenue, between 58th Street and 59th Street, all under certain terms and con...
- Bill 240329ENACTED
Establishing a no parking regulation on the west side of North 34th Street between Indiana Avenue and Clearfield Street.
- Bill 240330ENACTED
Amending Chapter 21-1200 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Citizens Police Oversight Commission," to modify the procedure by which members of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission may be removed,...
- Bill 240331ENACTED
Amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streeteries,” modifying requirements related to the City’s revised standards and requirements associated with the use of portions of the Righ...
- Bill 240332ENACTED
Approving the sixth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the American Street Industrial Corridor Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Berks Street and Montgome...
- Bill 240333ENACTED
Amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District,” to update the illustrative maps to reflect recent redistricting changes, all under certa...
- Bill 240334ENACTED
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by changing certain boundaries and establishing new permit parking districts, all under certain terms and cond...
- Bill 240335ENACTED
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by extending the authorized duration of temporary parking permits and setting new permit application fees, all u...
- Bill 240336ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by adding definitions; and creating a new Chestnut Hill Lower East /NCO in the area generally bounded by the SEPTA Chestnut H...
- Resolution 240337ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 4419R Market Street and 4310R Haverford Avenue in...
- Resolution 240338ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 4419R Market Street and 4310R Haverford Avenue in the Third Coun...
- Resolution 240339ADOPTED
Also naming the 1100 block of S. 53rd Street as “Mama Nia Bey Al-Rasul Way” to honor the life and cultural contributions of Mama Nia Bey Al-Rasul to the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 240340ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Edward “Lee” Morgan, whose soulful melodies and blazing improvisations continue to inspire musicians and bring joy to his legions of fans worldwide.
- Resolution 240341ADOPTED
Recognizing and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Buddy Martinez of Timoteo Sports, which utilizes athletics to engage with and mentor young people in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 240342ADOPTED
Honoring Cynthia Kishinchand as a Champion of Urban Greening and Community Empowerment for her leadership of the East Falls Tree Tenders.
- Resolution 240343ADOPTED
Honoring and celebrating the meaningful work conducted by the Friends of the Wissahickon, for 100 years of service to the City of Philadelphia, The Wissahickon Valley Park, and the surrounding areas.
- Resolution 240344ADOPTED
Urging the Biden Administration to immediately release the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's "Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing" rule.
- Resolution 240345ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Stephanie Haynes for her impact as Executive Director of Philadelphia Family Pride.
- Resolution 240346ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance (PCA) and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services (DHS) for their collaborative commitment to bring healing and justice to victims o...
- Resolution 240347ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to hold hearings to examine the progress made since introduction of the Philadelphia Urban Agriculture Plan, to convene agencies and stakeholders needed to...
- Resolution 240348ADOPTED
Honoring and expressing gratitude to Philly Black Pride for its ongoing work to center and support underserved Black and Brown folks in the LGBTQ+ community, and recognizing Thursday, April 25th throu...
- Resolution 240349ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Settlement Music School on its 116th Anniversary and recognizing and commending its directors, officers, faculty, staff and students, both past and present, for making Sett...
- Resolution 240350ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Eighth Councilmanic District, inclu...
- Resolution 240351WITHDRAWN
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1532 W. Loudon Street in the Eighth Councilmanic...
- Resolution 240352ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 6657-59 Blakemore Street (including the former 530-34 Vernon Roa...
- Resolution 240353WITHDRAWN
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Eighth Councilmanic District, inclu...
- Resolution 240354ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 49 E. Earlham Street, 207 E. Penn Street, 313 E....
- Resolution 240355WITHDRAWN
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 Eighth Councilmanic Distr...
- Resolution 240356ADOPTED
Honoring the Founding of Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity, Inc. on the occasion of its 120th Anniversary.
- COMMUNICATION 240357PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or...
- COMMUNICATION 240358PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the vacating of Beaumont Street from Fifty First Street to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom.
- COMMUNICATION 240359PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 6657-59 Blakemore Street (including th...
- COMMUNICATION 240360PLACED 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 4419R Market Street and...
- COMMUNICATION 240361PLACED 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 4419R Market Street and...
- COMMUNICATION 240362PLACED 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 928 French Street in th...
- COMMUNICATION 240363PLACED 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 49 E. Earlham Street, 2...
- COMMUNICATION 240364PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Eighth Co...
- COMMUNICATION 240365PLACED 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...
- COMMUNICATION 240366PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising you that on April 19, 2024, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on April 18, 2024: Bill No. 240176
- COMMUNICATION 240367PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising you I am pleased to advise you that on April 23, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on April 11, 2024: Bill No. 240015 Bill...