COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA STATED MEETING Room 400, City Hall Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, September 5, 2024 10:00 a.m. PRESENT: COUNCIL PRESIDENT KENYATTA JOHNSON COUNCILWOMAN NINA AHMAD COUNCILWOMAN CINDY BASS COUNCILWOMAN KENDRA BROOKS COUNCILMAN MICHAEL DRISCOLL COUNCILWOMAN JAMIE GAUTHIER COUNCILWOMAN KATHERINE GILMORE RICHARDSON COUNCILMAN JIM HARRITY COUNCILMAN CURTIS J. JONES, JR. COUNCILWOMAN RUE LANDAU COUNCILWOMAN QUETCY M. LOZADA COUNCILMAN BRIAN J. O'NEILL COUNCILMAN NICOLAS O'ROURKE COUNCILMAN ANTHONY PHILLIPS COUNCILMAN MARK F. SQUILLA COUNCILMAN ISAIAH THOMAS COUNCILMAN JEFFREY YOUNG, JR. ELIZABETH McCOLLUM NAZARIO, INTERIM CHIEF CLERK
Members, please take your seats. Good morning, everyone. (Good morning.)
I note that the hour has come. A quorum of this Council is present. This Council will now come to order. All Members will please take your seats. Visitors will retire to the seats outside the rails. I'm going to ask you to take any conversations outside of the Council chambers. Before proceeding, I will ask all those present to please set your cell phones to silent or vibrate. Thank you. To give our invocation this morning, the Chair recognizes Imam Abdul-Aleem, Imam Emeritus of the Masjidullah, who also recently gave the invocation at the Democratic National Convention for Vice-President Kamala Harris. He is the guest of Councilmember Jones. I will ask all Members and guests to please rise. (Councilmembers, guests and visitors rise.)
(Inaudible) who opens to all for all people a way of good conscience and good life. Grant to this Council they continue to serve the people of this city, taking pride in human dignity, industry and service. Let us pray that this Council be an inspiration to other city councils, this state and this nation to move forward towards social and economic justice for Council always have the human heart for charity, compassion, repentance and mercy for the weak and less fortunate among us. Grant that we as human beings always have more hope than trouble and evergrowing goodness and in wisdom. Bless us always to cherish our freedom and the noble essence of our common humanity. Grant that we as citizens understand to better our brothers and sisters in the neighborhoods and also around the world. And we reject unsuitable racism for a human community of brotherhood and peace. Bless us as citizens of this state, this nation and this city. Always live up to the hope and name of the city that we live, the City of Brotherly Love and Sisterly Affection. Bless us in to return the neighbor back to the hood. Bless us to establish our city as a city of safety and security and be one of the cleanest cities of the human heart, the human environment and the human condition. Bless the workers of our cities and those in uniform and those not in uniform. Bless all citizens in government together, those of us of great means and small means to appreciate more our city. Bless our homes and our schools. Bless the parents and our troubled youth. Bless our burdened neighborhood to never be without a hope or direction. Bless us as neighbors to keep the best of our ways and bless us to cherish more the pride of industry and selfreliance. of this Council and all other efforts to make progress for more jobs and opportunities as we move into the 21st century. And bless us to have more respect for home life, for family life throughout the world. And bless us to understand the great time that we live in, in which the time of the human being. Increase our President of the Council and every member of the Council and the leaders of this city to have the excellence of the human spirit, the excellence of the intellect of the statesmen so that we may build a better world for all of us. Aameen.
Aameen. The Chair thanks the Imam for his invocation. Council will now be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The next order of business is the approval of the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 13, 2024. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 13, 2024 be approved. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that the Journal of the meeting of Thursday, June 13, 2024 stand approved. All those in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the Journal is approved. The next order of business is the request for leaves of absence. And the Chair recognizes Councilmember Gilmore Richardson.
Thank you, Mr. President -- thank you, Mr. President. (Mic technicality.)
Thank you, Mr. President. On behalf of the Majority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
The Chair thanks the Councilmember. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Brooks.
Thank you, Council President. of the Minority, there are no requests for leaves of absence today.
The Chair thanks the Councilmember. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for a motion concerning certain legislative matters that may arise during the course of today's session of Council and that were not listed on the Calendar circulated prior to today's session.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that any of the following matters, if considered today, may be added to the agenda for this session of Council and, as required by law, subsequently published on an amended agenda after the consideration of those matters: resolutions authorizing hearings, amendments to bills on first reading, the reconsideration of a bill vetoed by or re-called from the Mayor, amendments to bills re-called from the Mayor, resolutions taking substantive action to be voted on in this session, a motion to withdraw a bill or resolution that is not on the Calendar and a motion placing a bill or resolution on or returning a bill or resolution from the Suspension Calendar that is not listed on today's Calendar. The purpose of this motion is to provide the public with notice concerning possible actions by Council that arose too late to be included on the Calendar that was published prior to today's session. (Duly seconded.)
been moved and properly seconded that the legislative matters stated by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson may be added to the agenda for today should those matters arise during the course of this session of Council. All those in favor will indicate by saying aye. (Aye.)
The ayes have it and the motion carries. The Chair will dispense with the regular order of business to recognize the guests and visitors joining us in chambers this morning. On behalf of all members of City Council, we welcome you to our Council session. We appreciate to join us as we attend to the legislative affairs of our city. We certainly invite you to come again as there are no presentations today. The next order of business is communications. The Chair requests that the Sergeant-at-Arms deliver the messages from the Mayor to the Chief Clerk. The Chief Clerk will read the messages from the Mayor and any other communications in her possession to the President and members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia.
I am pleased to advise you that on June 14, 2024, I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 6, 2024: Bill No. 240059 and Bill No. 240330. And I am pleased to advise you that on June 14th I signed the passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240179, 240180, 240181, 240182, 240376, 240377, 240426, 240466, 240492, 240494. And on June 18th I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240018, 240434. And that on June 18th I signed the following bill which was passed by Council at its session on June 6, 2024: Bill No. 240472. And I am pleased to advise you that on June 26th I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240371, 240372, 240373, 240374, 240375, 240378, 240380, 240417, 240429, 240433, 240467, 240470 and 240475. And that on June 26th I signed the following bill which was its June 6th session: Bill No. 240370. And that on July 19th I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240382, 240415, 240473, 240496, and 240497. And that on August 12, 2024 I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240414, 240468, 240474, 240476 and 240498. And I'm submitting herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed ordinance: Amending Chapter 9-6300, ("Consumer Protection Ordinance") of The Philadelphia Code to clarify the statute of limitations and provide for retroactivity, all under certain terms and conditions. herewith for the consideration of your Honorable Body the following proposed ordinance: Amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Common Procedures and Requirements," to clarify provisions related to public hearings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code entitled "Trades," by adding requirements and establish certain limits related to electrical contractors, all under certain terms and conditions; and An ordinance amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District and Strategic Area," to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits, under certain terms and conditions. And I'm pleased to advise you on September 4, 2024 I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 6, 2024: Bill Nos. 240060 and 240280. And on September 4, 2024 I signed the following bills which were passed by Council at its session on June 13, 2024: Bill Nos. 240157, 240305, 240332, 240384, 240385, 240418, 240419, 240420, 240421, 240424, 240469, 240493, 240495 and 240500. And I hereby am returning unsigned Bill No. 240058 and Bill No. 240061 and Bill No. 240336, Bill No. 240428 and Bill No. 240379. Council President, there in my possession.
Thank you. The messages will be printed in the Journal. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Anthony Phillips.
Good morning, Philadelphia. Good morning, 9th District. I just wanted to make a brief statement that we have guests in our auditorium today. And of our guests who are visitors from the 9th District that are here today can come towards the front here. So recently everyone knows I've been doing some work around nuisance businesses in the area, but I wanted to celebrate 9th District businesses that are doing incredible work to maintain the quality of life in our city. And so, today we're doing Louis Brown of Dr. Brown's Dermatology in Northeast. Come forward. Dr. Brown's here. We have Cathryn's Cake founders. All of the Councilmembers have cakes and bread pudding today. Their co-owners Judeah, Vaniah and Cheryl's here. And we also have Ron's Caribbean Cuisine in the Northeast. Mr. Peter Clark and wife are here as well. Peter Clark, you can come forward. And Hawkins Funeral Home, Melanie Hawkins Tudos and Bruce Hawkins also from East Oak Lane. So if you all can stand and be recognized for the city of Philadelphia for being great pillars in our community. (Applause.)
Thank you, Member Phillips. The next order of business is the introduction of bills and resolutions. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Phillips.
Good morning. Good morning, Council President again. Today I have 14 privileged resolutions and one non-privileged resolution.
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions.
A resolution honoring and recognizing The Honorable Stephen Kinsey for his exceptional service and leadership as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 2013 to 2024. Elected to represent the 201st Legislative District, Stephen Kinsey proudly served for six terms, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to his constituent community. It's a privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And recognizing September 2024 as "Prostate Cancer Awareness Month" to raise awareness about the importance of screening for and treatment of prostate cancer, to encourage prostate cancer research and to encourage Philadelphians to take an active role in the fight to end prostate cancer. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Youth Network, PYN, as it celebrates its 25th anniversary. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and recognizing Youth Action for over two decades of inspiring leadership and community service in Philadelphia. This is a privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and recognizing Brown's Linens, Inc. for its historic contributions to the community and its commitment to excellence across four generations. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and recognizing Buccann for its significant contributions to the local culinary landscape and its commitment to excellence, community engagement and authenticity in modern Dominican cuisine. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and recognizing Bally's Pizzeria for its significant contribution to the culinary landscape and its unwavering dedication to quality community and authenticity. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and recognizing Bruce R. Hawkins Funeral Home for its remarkable contributions to the community and its commitment to excellence over the past 40 years. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and recognizing Cathryn's Cake Salon for its dedication to exceptional service, community engagement and its contribution to the local economy. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and recognizing Eatible Delights Catering and its founder David Simms for their extraordinary contributions to the culinary arts and their unwavering commitment to community service. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and recognizing Island Fritay for its outstanding contributions to the local culinary scene and its commitment to excellence, community engagement and authenticity in Haitian Caribbean cuisine. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and recognizing Paul Beale's Flowers for its remarkable 50-year history and its enduring impact on the community. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf in the vicinity of 1320 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111, under certain terms and conditions. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
Honoring and recognizing Ron's Caribbean Cuisine for its significant contribution to the culinary landscape and its unwavering dedication to quality, community and authenticity. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and resolution -- excuse me. Honoring and celebrating Dermatology Laser and Aesthetic Surgery and its owner Dr. Louis A. Brown, Jr. for their extraordinary contributions to the Rising Sun Avenue Business Corridor and the broader Philadelphia community. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Council will be at ease. (Council at ease.)
The Chair now recognizes Majority Leader Gilmore Richardson.
Thank you, Council President. Today I offer two privileged resolutions and two bills on your behalf.
Thank you. Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.
An ordinance 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 benefits, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Common Procedures and Requirements," to clarify provisions related to public hearings of the Zoning Board of Adjustment and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution honoring the recent partnership between PhilaPort and Norwegian Cruise Line celebrating the return of cruising in the city of Philadelphia. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Recognizing honoring and celebrating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on the occasion of Zeta Day at City Hall. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
Good morning, Council President. Today I have two bills, one privileged resolution, seven non-privileged resolutions and two bills on your behalf.
Thank you. Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.
An ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to prohibit stopping, standing or parking a vehicle in a bicycle lane and to increase monetary penalties for illegally stopping, standing or parking a vehicle in a bicycle lane, all under certain terms and conditions. (Applause.)
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless -- I'm sorry. This is a resolution. Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings on how setting affordable housing program eligibility according to the metric of regional Area Median Income, AMI, fails to reflect the true state of housing affordability needs of Philadelphians, how this leads to City housing programs not providing enough funding to those who need it most, and how the adoption of a more locally defined AMI can be utilized to create and sustain genuinely affordable housing across the city of Philadelphia. A privileged resolution. (Applause.)
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And an ordinance authorizing -- I'm sorry. One minute. Sorry about that. And an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 3527-31 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk cafe in the vicinity of 3200 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19124 -104, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3914, 3917, 3927, 3935, 3936, 3937, 3938, 3940, 3946 and 3948 Folsom Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3837, 3917, 3938, 3940, 3944 Mount Vernon Street; 612 Union Street; and 3607, 3830 and 3832 Melon Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee -- this resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 839 North 39th Street; 3517 Mount Vernon Street; 524 North 35th Street; 3605 Melon Street; 3833 and 3915 Brown Street; 735 North Dekalb Street; and 740 and 765 North 38th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at the next session of Council.
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3731 and 3940 Aspen Street; 3936 and 3959 Brown Street; 3958 Parrish Street; 3900 and 3972 Reno Street; 773 Sloan Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3539 Aspen Street; 682 North 33rd Street; 3624 Brown Street; 3405, 3830, 3832 Wallace Street; 610, 612 and 614 North Shedwick Street; and 620 North 35th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3858 Mount Vernon Street; 3903, 3905, 3907 and 3930 Wallace Street; 642, 647 and 658 Union Street; and 3841 and 3843 Melon Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3801, 3803, 3811, 3814, 3816, 3850, 3852, 3960, 3962 and 3964 Reno Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And an ordinance amending Section 19-1301.2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Homestead Exclusion," to revise the deadline by which applications for designation of property as Homestead property are due and making conforming changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair now recognizes Majority Whip Isaiah Thomas.
Good morning, Council President. Good morning, colleagues. Good morning to the listening public. Today I have two privileged resolutions on your behalf, Council President, and three privileged resolutions of my own. Thank you.
Thank you. Will the Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions.
Resolution honoring and congratulating the Rex 6 Basketball Team for winning the 2024 Brotherly Love Basketball Championship. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And honoring and congratulating Preparatory Charter High School Graduate Kahleah Copper on winning the Gold Medal in Women's Basketball during the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
A resolution authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings investigating the City's progress towards achieving its Vision Zero goals and examining opportunities to increase safety measures for pedestrians and cyclists. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings to assess the current state of Philadelphia's preparations for the multitude of events being held across the City throughout 2026 as we celebrate America's 250th birthday and Philadelphia's central role in America's founding. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
Honoring and congratulating Joel Embiid on his gold medal finish in the 2024 Olympic Games Basketball Final and for becoming the first player in Philadelphia 76ers franchise history to win a gold medal with Team USA. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Curtis Jones -- the Chair recognizes Councilmember Isaiah Thomas.
I'm sorry, Council President. I just have to do this for the record because I know the sista's going to get so upset. Her name is Kahleah Copper. And if we don't say Kahleah Copper, she has a significant issue with that. So just want to congratulate her and make sure that we understand who she is and what she means to the city of Philadelphia. Thank you, Council President.
You're welcome, Member Thomas. It shall be duly noted. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Curtis Jones.
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions and the bill.
An ordinance amending Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District," to include certain areas of land within the Morris Park neighborhood, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
A resolution authorizing the Joint Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to investigate the effectiveness and potential expansion of mobile mental health units administered by the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a resolution honoring and recognizing 6abc Philadelphia news anchor and reporter Rick Williams for his contributions to the impactful "Crimefighters" series. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And honoring and recognizing Drexel University alumnus Justin Best, who mastered the sport of rowing on the Schuylkill River at Boathouse Row in the 4th Councilmanic District, for his contribution in securing the gold medal as one of four on the United States Olympic Rowing Team at the 2024 Summer Olympic Games in Paris, France. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Two Olympians from Philadelphia. Okay.
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating the rate of food waste and determining distribution options for excess food in the School District of Philadelphia. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to investigate the ability and preparedness of critical City departments to possess a redundancy of records. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Rue Landau.
Good morning, Council President. Today I have one bill, one bill on your behalf, one non-privileged resolution and two privileged resolutions.
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-6300 ("Consumer Protection Ordinance") of The Philadelphia Code to clarify the statute of limitations and provide for retroactivity, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide for a mechanism for informal review of individual property assessments, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution urging the Board of Revision of Taxes, the BRT, to adopt a policy of accepting all nunc pro tunc property assessment appeals filed for Tax Year 2025 by March 31, 2025 due to the delay in mailing of property reassessment notices until August 7, 2024. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And a resolution recognizing September 10, 2024 as Suicide Prevention Day in the city of Philadelphia and affirming the need for suicide prevention awareness and robust mental health services. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a resolution honoring and recognizing Maia Weintraub for representing Philadelphia and the United States in the 2024 Summer Olympics and winning a gold medal in team fencing. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will proudly be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. Three Olympians. The Chair now recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada.
Thank you, Council President. This morning I offer two bills.
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills.
An ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding prohibitions and penalties related to litter near mobile providers of goods, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new chapter concerning vehicular mobile service providers and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey Jay Young.
Thank you, Mr. President. Today I offer six resolutions, two privileged and four non-privileged.
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the resolutions.
A resolution calling on the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to secure $161 million in funding for SEPTA. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And a resolution authorizing the Joint Committees on Public Safety and Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate Philadelphia Police Department precinct policies and practices for approving and denying block party permits and exploring methods to increase block party permit applications. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a resolution authorizing the Council Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the policies, procedures and practices regarding the changing of the direction of streets as authorized by the Philadelphia Department of Streets. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And a resolution calling on universities in the city of Philadelphia to adopt the SEPTA Key Advantage UPass Program for all their students. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And a resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to explore the funding of a pilot program for free doorbell cameras to enhance public safety in the city of Philadelphia. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And a resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to explore the resumption of Annual Philly Free Streets Day. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Minority Leader Brooks.
Good morning, Council President. I have one non-privileged resolution to introduce.
Will the Clerk please read the title of the resolution.
Authorizing a task force to advance recommendations and coordinate initiatives to ensure that all people in Philadelphia are able to exercise their fundamental right to bodily autonomy and reproductive freedom. A non-privileged resolution. (Applause.)
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jim Harrity.
Good afternoon, Council President. Good morning. No resolutions or bills today. Thank you.
Thank you, Council President. I have one privileged resolution to introduce.
Will the Clerk please read the title of the resolution.
Authorizing the Joint Committees on Public Safety and Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining actions necessary to significantly reduce the Philadelphia prison population in an effort to permanently close Philadelphia's oldest and most inhumane prison facility, The Detention Center. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Mike Driscoll.
Morning, Mr. President. I have one bill on your behalf and I have two privileged resolutions.
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bill and resolutions.
An ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Trades," by adding requirements and establishing certain limits related to electrical contractors, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to investigate the economic impact of the Philadelphia Water Department's implementation of Advanced Metering Infrastructure on the residents of the City of Philadelphia. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar.
And authorizing the Special Committee on Kensington to hold public hearings to examine the current state of transportation infrastructure and services in the City of Philadelphia in response to the opioid crisis. A privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on today's Final Passage Calendar. The Chair recognizes Councilmember O'Neill.
Will the Clerk please read the title of the bill.
An ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Permit Parking Districts," by amending the boundaries for certain permit parking districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Mark Squilla.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer three bills and two non-privileged resolutions.
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.
And a resolution calling upon the Philadelphia Water Department to use projected climate rainfall information to prioritize actions to fix raw sewage overflows and urging the Philadelphia Water Department to use real world climate-related rainfall data to project the impacts of their Green City Clean Water plan. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And a resolution continuing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District in the area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the west side of Delaware Avenue to the southwest side of Lehigh Avenue, both sides of North Front Street and the north side of Poplar Street to the south side of Diamond Street, both sides of East Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue continuing to the west side of East Berks Street, the north side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to North 2nd Street and the south side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Howard Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; approving an extension of the boundaries of the District to include North Front Street from Montgomery Street to Diamond Street, East Girard Avenue from East Fletcher Street to East Berks Street and the north side of West Girard Avenue from Front Street to North 2nd Street, continuing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District; a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation as a Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District, approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce on behalf of the City to execute an agreement with the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District relating to the District and re-authorizing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan, all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act and under certain terms and conditions. A non-privileged resolution.
This resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk caf in the vicinity of 1601 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a marquee canopy in the vicinity of 2654 South Alder Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And an ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Designation of Bicycle Lanes," to add a bicycle lane on South 3rd Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee. (Applause.)
The Chair recognizes Deputy Whip Councilmember Cindy Bass.
Thank you, Mr. President. I offer three bills and three privileged resolutions.
Will the Clerk please read the titles of the bills and resolutions.
An ordinance amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," to add a new Chapter 15-800, entitled "Events Permits, to encourage applicants for event planning permits to establish contingency measures, all under certain terms and conditions.
This bill will be referred to the appropriate committee.
And a resolution renaming the 3700 block of Bayblon Street "Lou and Choo's Way," to honor Louis Crump and Charles Franklin's "Lou and Choo Lounge". A non-privileged resolution.
It's a good look. I had plenty of good -- this resolution will be placed on the Final Passage Calendar for consideration at our next session of Council.
And an ordinance amending The Philadelphia Code to add to Chapter 15-500, entitled "Libraries," a new section entitled "Book Sanctuaries," to ensure unrestricted access to books and information and to protect against censorship, all under certain terms and conditions.