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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, May 30, 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. Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Office of Homeless Services Ombudsperson as set f...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  2. Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Homeless Services Ombudsperson, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the el...

  3. 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...

  4. Amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” to allow interested parties to require open bidding when the Land Bank seeks to exercise special authority to acqui...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  5. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Red Lion Road, the Montgomery County line, the Bucks County line, a...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  6. 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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  7. 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...

    Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 No (member by member)

  8. Amending Chapter 10-2200 of the Philadelphia Code entitled “Hate Crimes,” to expand the scope of qualifying crimes, under certain terms and conditions.

  9. Authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of two certain areas located on either side of Hunting Park Avenue, east of Whitaker Avenue, as slope easements, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  10. 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,...

  11. 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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  12. Authorizing the City’s Chief Innovation Officer or their designee to enter into a cable television franchise renewal agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania LLC, renewing the cable television franchise gr...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  13. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

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

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  15. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemna...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  16. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-2...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  17. 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...

  18. Authorizing The Special Committee on Kensington to convene for the purpose of investigating and addressing the barriers to accessing treatment beds in the Kensington area.

  19. Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area, identified as a portion of 3030 N...

  20. Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to allocate full funding for School-Based Health Centers and to give the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable children an opportunity to thrive by providing complete...

  21. Bill 240532WITHDRAWN WHILE IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to approve the construction, ownership, and maintenance of a proposed set of non-standard bollards at 615 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19...

  22. Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of service of the Honorable James R. Roebuck, Jr.

  23. Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 1234-1240 S. Forty-Seventh Street, 3914 Folsom Street, 3935 Folsom St...

  24. Confirming the appointment of Michael Johns to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  25. Confirming the appointment of Tya Winn to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  26. Confirming the appointment of Tonetta Graham to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  27. Confirming the re-appointment of James Snell to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  28. Confirming the re-appointment of William Bergman to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  29. Confirming the re-appointment of Ismail Shahid to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  30. Confirming the appointment of Cheryl Gaston to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  31. Honoring Eric D. Williams, founder of the Project Elijah Empowering Autism Foundation, for his work ensuring that children with autism are supported, included, protected, and empowered by creating the...

  32. Declaring June 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  33. Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community and exploring solutions to achieving equity for LGBTQ+ Philadelphians.

  34. Declaring the City of Philadelphia's commitment to protect the rights and equal protections of all LGBTQ+ Philadelphians in light of the recent increase in attempts to restrict the rights of Transgend...

  35. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2839 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  36. Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 2035 East Birch street, located in the Seventh Councilmanic District...

  37. Recognizing May 2024 as Building Safety Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  38. Approving the appointment of Richard Harris to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

  39. Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1900 East Lehigh Avenue, located in the First Councilmanic District,...

  40. Approving the First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal A...

  41. Appointing Briana Wilkins to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  42. Recognizing and celebrating the 2024 Philippine Independence Week Celebration in Philadelphia, taking place from June 1st to June 15th.

  43. COMMUNICATION 240554PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2839 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phi...

  44. COMMUNICATION 240555PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank (the “Land Bank”) to modify the development plans previously approved by Council Resolution 190513 and memorialized in a Purchase and D...

  45. COMMUNICATION 240556PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution approving the First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensingto...

  46. COMMUNICATION 240557PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1900 East Lehigh Avenue, located in the Fi...

  47. COMMUNICATION 240558PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 1234-1240 S. Forty-Seventh Street, 3914 Fol...

  48. COMMUNICATION 240559PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying titles to 2917 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2919 Cecil B....

  49. COMMUNICATION 240560PLACED 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 Fifth Cou...

  50. COMMUNICATION 240561PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 2035 East Birch street, located in the Sev...

  51. COMMUNICATION 240562PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2806, 2903, 2907, 2913, 2917-19, 2925, and 2937-39 Cecil B Moore Avenue in the 5th Councilmanic district in accordance wi...

  52. COMMUNICATION 240563PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank (the “Land Bank”) to modify the development plans previously approved by Council Resolutions 220757, 220823 and 230503 and memorialized...

  53. COMMUNICATION 240564PLACED 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...

  54. COMMUNICATION 240565PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution approving the appointment of Richard Harris to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.

  55. COMMUNICATION 240566PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution approving the reappointment of Asia Coney as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

  56. COMMUNICATION 240567PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution approving the appointment of Ben Connors as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

  57. COMMUNICATION 240568PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution approving the appointment of Darrell Clarke as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

  58. COMMUNICATION 240569PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution approving the reappointment of Ethel Wise as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

  59. COMMUNICATION 240570PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution approving the reappointment of Herbert Wetzel as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

  60. COMMUNICATION 240571PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution approving the reappointment of Ismail A. Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

  61. COMMUNICATION 240572PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution approving the reappointment of Lynette M. Brown-Sow as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

  62. COMMUNICATION 240573PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution approving the appointment of Sandra Dungee Glenn as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.

  63. COMMUNICATION 240574PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Tya Winn to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  64. COMMUNICATION 240575PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Michael Johns to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

  65. COMMUNICATION 240576PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution appointing Briana Wilkins to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  66. COMMUNICATION 240577PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising you that on May 29, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on May 16, 2024: Bill No. 240087-A Bill No. 240247-A Bill No. 240281