Thursday, May 16, 2024

Legislation acted on

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

1. Bill 240012-AENACTED

   To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and...

2. Bill 240059ENACTED

   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...

3. Bill 240087-AENACTED

   Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses”, by adding a new section regulating the operation of establishments providing tax preparation services and prov...

   Roll call: 15 Yes, 1 Absent (member by member)

4. Bill 240118ENACTED

   Amending Title 9 (“Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions”) of The Philadelphia Code to add a new chapter concerning protections for consumers against unfair methods of competition and unfai...

5. Bill 240119ENACTED

   Authorizing encroachments in the nature of two new light poles and three existing light poles in the vicinity of the Southeast and Northwest corners of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and North Broad Street...

6. Bill 240183ENACTED

   Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Hoffman street between S. 19th street and S. 20th street; Pierce street between S. 17th street and S. 18th street; Pierce street between S. 21st st...

7. Bill 240184ENACTED

   Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 18th street between Reed street and Wharton street; S. 18th street between Dickerson street and Reed street; S. 18th street between Tasker stree...

8. Bill 240191ENACTED

   Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Norris street between Belgrade street and Gaul Street; Ritter street between Dauphin street and Norris street; York street between Mercer street and...

9. Bill 240221ENACTED

   Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work required to provide public sewer service in the 600 and 700 blocks of Hendren Str...

10. Bill 240239ENACTED

    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. Bill 240240ENACTED

    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. Bill 240243ENACTED

    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.

13. Bill 240247-AENACTED

    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...

    Roll call: 15 Yes, 2 Absent (member by member)

14. Bill 240250ENACTED

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

15. Bill 240281ENACTED

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Montgomery Avenue, 10th Street, Girard Avenue, and 13th Street.

    Roll call: 15 Yes, 1 Absent (member by member)

16. Bill 240282ENACTED

    Granting permission to Germantown Jewish Centre to demarcate the boundaries of a Germantown eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and/or plastic tubes and other ancillary facilit...

17. Bill 240301ENACTED

    Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 6516 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, under certain terms and conditions.

18. Bill 240302ENACTED

    Establishing a no parking regulation on the south side of Wises Mill Road between Henry Avenue and Forbidden Drive.

19. Bill 240329ENACTED

    Establishing a no parking regulation on the west side of North 34th Street between Indiana Avenue and Clearfield Street.

20. 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...

21. 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...

22. 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...

23. Bill 240376ENACTED

    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 private negotiated sale, t...

24. Resolution 240444ADOPTED

    Also naming the 2900 block of Girard Avenue as “Lana Felton Ghee Way.”

25. Resolution 240445ADOPTED

    Also naming the 2300 block of Oakdale Street as “Jill Scott Lane.”

26. Resolution 240446ADOPTED

    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 the Fifth Councilmanic Distr...

27. Resolution 240450ADOPTED

    Honoring the University of Pennsylvania workers whose organizing has resulted in a wave of labor victories and who are now represented by AFSCME DC 47, CIR-SEIU, OPEIU, and UAW, and calling upon the U...

28. Bill 240466ENACTED

    Amending Section 14-303(14) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Hearings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment,” to change the number of board members required for a quorum or for action taken at a...

29. Bill 240467ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 19-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Hospital Assessments,” to revise provisions relating to hospital assessments; and authorizing the Department of Public Health to enter into...

30. Bill 240468ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penaltie...

31. Bill 240469ENACTED

    Granting permission to University City Eruv Corporation, in order to demarcate the boundaries of University City eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and/or plastic tubes and ot...

32. Bill 240470ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional extensions of certain...

33. Bill 240471HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Title 4 of the Philadelphia Code (“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code”), by revising Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) to clarify provisions rel...

34. Bill 240472ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms,” to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and condition...

35. Bill 240473ENACTED

    Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3743 Midvale Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19129, under certain terms and conditions.

36. Bill 240474ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses”, by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penaltie...

37. Bill 240475ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 12-900 (“Parking Regulations and Penalties”) and Chapter 12-2800 (“Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations”) of The Philadelphia Code to add prohibitions and penalties relat...

38. Bill 240476ENACTED

    Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penaltie...

39. Resolution 240477ADOPTED

    Honoring the Life of Christian Hall, Urging the Pennsylvania State Senate to Pass House Bill 1305, and recognizing both Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.

40. Resolution 240478ADOPTED

    Recognizing and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Antoinette Ellis, a North Philadelphia native and student at Parkway Center City Middle College, on the occasion of being named a Gates Scholar...

41. Resolution 240479ADOPTED

    Honoring, recognizing, and supporting the courage of the residents at Brith Sholom House located at 3939 Conshohocken Avenue in their pursuit of safe, fair, accessible, and affordable housing in the C...

42. Resolution 240480ADOPTED

    Honoring Dr. Chad Womack and the United Negro College Fund for their work to advance STEM education in the City of Philadelphia

43. Resolution 240481ADOPTED

    Authorizing the City Council Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold public hearings to examine the progress of implementing Section 906 of the Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code entitled “N...

44. Resolution 240482ADOPTED

    Authorizing the Joint Council Committees on Public Safety and Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate illegal street racing meetups in Philadelphia.

45. Resolution 240483ADOPTED

    Honoring the Life and Legacy of Doris “Jean” Hackney, “The Grandmother of North Philadelphia.”

46. Resolution 240484ADOPTED

    Celebrating the removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and recognizing the urgent need for equitably distributed cannabis sales revenue that restores and repairs...

47. Resolution 240485ADOPTED

    Celebrating May 28 as Women’s Hygiene Day, recognizing the urgent need for the City to invest in addressing period poverty, and calling for an expanded period equity effort centered on educating and s...

48. Resolution 240486ADOPTED

    Renaming the 2700 Block of Germantown Avenue “Leo Rosenblum Way” to honor Leo Rosenblum for his significant contributions to the community and his outstanding legacy in business.

49. Resolution 240487ADOPTED

    Appointing Cari Feiler Bender to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

50. Resolution 240488ADOPTED

    Calling on the Committee of Health and Human Services to conduct a hearing regarding the efficacy and impact of recovery homes and transitional housing and to gather input from all stakeholders, inclu...

51. COMMUNICATION 240489PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Hospital Assessments,” to revise provisions relating to hospital assessments; and authorizing the Department of P...

52. COMMUNICATION 240490PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution appointing Cari Feiler Bender to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

53. COMMUNICATION 240491PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising you that on May 15, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on May 02, 2024: