Come on somebody. Veritas et lux. Recta et honor. That's Latin for truth and light, law and honor. It's inscribed on the presidential seal of my alma mater. It is October. You can feel it in the air and in the chamber. That also means it's HBCU Homecoming Month, and my great Central State University, rising out of the cradle of Wilberforce University, will be celebrating its homecoming this week. I wore my maroon and gold tie in honor of that and keeping the light in my mind. I wanted to just share briefly that of 137 years of truth and light at Central State, I want to echo that as also celebrating the Philadelphia Theater Company, who we honored today, for 50 years shedding light here in the city of Philadelphia. It is true that humans come to understand things less by facts and figures and more by narratives and story. For people who have not had the privilege of formal education, movies and skits and plays tend to be ways that we come to grasp things, to understand the world and our place in it. We witness these plays bear witness to help us to see and understand ourselves in the world. I was thinking about Baldwin who wrote one time that you think your pain and your heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world and then you read. I think the same could be said, you could think that your pain and heartbreak are unprecedented in the history of the world and then you see a play because sometimes it can value. So grateful for the work that they have done in our city and continue to do in many more years of their shedding light in that regard. I also want to thank and appreciate the light that has been shed by OTIS with their challenge that they have given us with the Week Without Driving. I had the benefit of participating in that. And I can tell you that -- I'll be honest. It was certainly a change of pace for me. I am molded in a place where driving is normal, but I think it really has been helpful and again illuminating, clarifying the realities of those who do not drive. OTIS's challenge was a smaller individual way to remind us of SEPTA's inherent benefits as well as the joys of simply walking. Y'all know Philadelphia is you get out and walk a little bit, you see a whole lot more than you think you would see. Ultimately I believe a city with less cars and more foot traffic will be better for our civic life and our climate. I'll also just say that getting out and biking too will help you to see real clear and real quick how dangerous it is to bike and to commute around the city without an automobile. So I want to just thank again OTIS for the challenge that they issued with this Week Without Driving because it certainly has illuminated for me the struggles of many in our city who do not drive. Shifting quickly and ending here on a bit more reflective note, again thinking about shining a light, I think many of us may have paid attention to the news in the what took place with Marcellus Khaliifah Williams in Missouri. This brother was executed by the State of Missouri in a case that the prosecutors themselves wouldn't stand by as the execution date drew nearer and closer. Khaliifah, we speak his name today, was in fact a faith leader. He became the Imam for his fellow Muslim inmates at Potosi Correctional Center. And as I'm mindful of this that many recognize as a tragedy, I'm reminded that Pennsylvania still has the seventh largest death row in the country with 96 individuals currently sitting on death row right now, though no execution since the late '90s.
Since 2000, 50 people have had their death sentences reversed in Pennsylvania as courts found the inmates' original trials. On October 31, 2023 the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee voted 15 to 10 in favor of HB 999 sponsored by State Representative Chris Rabb. So again, of course the clearest way that this has cropped up in politics again has, at least in Philadelphia, we hear of many folks who have been dealing with this and raising this. I just wanted to make sure that we echo that the Commonwealth has started to see the light from recent action on expungement to freeing juvenile lifers and more. Formally and finally ending the death penalty as the next step is something that we should be doing. So I just want to raise this point up that we should never take our eyes off the prize as it relates to preserving life in the are dying at the hands of the state that do not need to be. And so, I just want to call that out. And in conclusion, as we think about death and dying I want to echo and continue what has been said, what's been echoed today and will continue to be echoed through the various events that people are participating in and ways that they're speaking out about the gun violence in our city. It is not a topic that isn't spoken on here in the chamber. I know that there may be opinion out there that exists that somehow we're not doing anything related to that, but I just want to say that we continue to shine the light on that gun violence. I was mindful of Mayor Randall Woodfin a few weeks back who referenced gun violence as an American epidemic. as just the tip of that spear. And it moved me to just make sure that that the good Mayor down in Alabama knew that we lawmakers up here in Pennsylvania also are working on that front to see to it that we realize a better city. Let me just state that state preemption on gun laws, as we all know, is the major log-jam for change in Philly on this front. Darn near every single one of us on Council wishes that we could change that, but the Pennsylvania Republicans derive special pleasure, it seems to me, from refusing help to Philadelphia. So let us continue to keep our eyes on the prize. Recognize where the log-jam actually is and work in all the places that we can to see to it that we have a safer can continue to shine light on this topic. Thank you, Mr. President, for the time. God bless you. )
Thank you very much. Are there any speeches on behalf of the Majority? The Chair recognizes Councilmember Phillips.
Thank you, Council President. I just want to thank our colleagues today for passing the Special Committee on Transparency, a resolution that I -- task force. Basically it's the creation of a Special Committee on Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency and Municipal Services. This is incredibly important. City Council is here to conduct public hearings as well as to issues in the city of Philadelphia. And one of the reasons why I decided to run for Council had a lot to do with the fact that I'm a firm believer in how do we get closer to ridding bureaucracy, right, and finding ways to make things a lot more efficient. And a lot of times we have systems in place that are not best serving our residents. And so, what this Task Force does, it involves a collective group of individuals who are concerned about how Council, residents, working with residents, Council, the Administration and so forth to come up with understanding of how do you create better follow-up mechanisms for our city. On a day-to-day basis, we have people -- it's very clear that we're behind when it comes to speed when it comes to tree requests, tree clipping requests. We're behind with a lot of different City services that people constantly call our offices on. And the reasons have to do with things out of our control. And so, we have to come up with a better system where we're helping residents understand why their requests may be delayed and then finding ways to just help be more transparent with them about how do we make our city more efficient. This Task Force is also going to take ideas from residents as well, because we do want to be a first class city and I just want to work together with all of Council and the residents and the Administration to make sure that we're all on the same page on how to make our city even stronger in you.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jamie Gauthier.
Thank you, Council President. When I served as the Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Network, one of my proudest achievements was working with then Councilmember Maria Quinones-Sanchez to expand the Sustainable Business Tax Credit. As the leader of SBN, it was my job to help our region's diverse independent businesses to do well by doing good. This included advocating for an economic ecosystem that centered localism, serving community needs, sharing wealth and protecting our environment. the Committee on the Environment, I understand that nothing is more make or break for the future of our city than climate change. This legislative body must encourage our private sector partners to be a part of the climate solution and reward those who prioritize a triple bottom line of people, planet and profit. For more than a decade, the City of Philadelphia did just that through its Sustainable Business Tax Credit, which gave sustainable businesses a $4,000 credit against their BIRT, easing the tax burden on local entrepreneurs who did right by their communities. But the initial version of the Sustainable Business Tax Credit expired at the end of Tax Year 2022. Since then my team has been other stakeholders to bring it back in an enhanced and permanent way. If enacted into law, my bill restores the Sustainable Business Tax Credit without a sunset date, increases the maximum credit from $4,000 to $8,000, removes the cap on the number of participating businesses and cuts red tape to streamline the certification process. By restoring the Sustainable Business Tax Credit, City Council will make our local economy and neighborhoods more climate-resilient, uplifting our neighborhood businesses and healing our planet at the same time. And how's that for a day's work. I want to thank my co-sponsors Councilmembers Jones, Landau, Phillips, Squilla, Brooks and O'Rourke. I want to thank the team at the Sustainable Business effort and for everything they do to achieve a just, green and thriving economy. And lastly, thank you to every sustainable business owner listening here or at home. We salute you for staying true to the triple bottom line of people, planet and profit even as inflation and rising costs make doing so harder than ever. I want our hardworking neighborhood business owners to know that if you have our communities' back, we will have yours. Thank you.
Thank you very much. The Chair recognizes Councilwoman Nina Ahmad.
Thank you, Council President. Today we just passed a bill adding enforcement provisions to L&I regarding the maintenance of EV establishes a more concrete pathway for the City to oversee the maintenance of electric vehicle chargers, something that is already governed by federal laws but not codified in Philadelphia. We would like to thank the Administration and L&I for working closely with us to develop this piece of legislation and I look forward to working with them to democratize the use of EV, the further use of EVs. And I want to really connect this to what my colleague just spoke about, sustainability. And as this country now in Florida is facing Hurricane -what's his name? Battling the hurricane -(Milton.)
Milton. And we just recovered from Helene, and it really underscores the point that fossil fuels are most responsible for our climate crisis, and that's why we need to look at these measures of reducing our carbon footprint. And this bill will further that effort and there will be more bills to come. But I think we all need to not only remember all those who are fighting for their lives literally as this storm battens down on them. But what we need to do collectively not just for our nation but for the globe, that we need to really address climate change with an urgency. So I thank you. And I want to just speak to two other things about our mental health resolution and the breast cancer resolution we passed today. That really underscores we have to look at the whole person in terms of health, both mental and the City of Philadelphia looks to make sure that we are attending to both parts of our being and we use this bill to further all the resources available to Philadelphians. Thank you, Council President.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Quetcy Lozada.
Thank you, Council President. First, I'd like to once again thank those individuals who we recognized during the 20124 Hispanic Heritage Month. My team and I had a challenging time trying to figure out who we would recognize because there are so many Latinos across the city of Philadelphia who are doing some amazing work, but we hope that all to learn a little bit more about the individuals that we were able to recognize this year. And we appreciate and thank all of you for joining us as we celebrate them and their contributions to the city of Philadelphia. I'd also like to thank you, Council President, for taking time out of your busy schedule to walk with me in the 7th Council District yesterday along Kensington and visiting Conwell School where we had a student town hall and where you were able to hear from the voices of children and their experiences and their challenges in their day-to-day as they navigate through what is still a very big problem in the Kensington/Harrowgate community. But we have made some strides. We have a lot of work to do, but we And we were able to talk to businesses about some of the differences that they're seeing. And so, I appreciate your support. And I look forward to continuing to work towards restoring and reimagining the 7th Council District, and the Kensington and Harrowgate community is extremely grateful for you. I'd also like to invite my colleagues to an event that is happening today. As we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are having an event with Latinos and government today from 5:30 to 7:30 at the Comcast Technology Center at 1800 Arch Street. Please feel free to stop by and join us and learn a little bit more about where Latinos are in City government and what they do. And then I'd also like to Property Tax Relief Workshop in partnership with Council President Kenyatta Johnson in the 7th Council District on Wednesday, October 16th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at West Kensington Ministries, 2140 North Hancock Street. If your residents can't get to the workshop that has been coordinated in your Districts or in your community, please feel free to invite them to join us on Wednesday, October 16th at West Kensington Ministry. All are welcome. Thank you.
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Rue Landau.
Thank you, Council President. Today I introduced a resolution to recognize the week of 7th to 11th as Digital Inclusion Week in the city of Philadelphia. As Chair of the Technology and Information Services Committee, I know that we're living in a pivotal time for digital inclusion. The importance of digital equity, digital literacy and increasing digital equity solutions cannot be understated. Too many Philadelphians face difficulty when attempting to access digital resources and tools due to inadequate digital literacy, lack of the devices and limited Internet access. We must work for a city and a future where everyone has the opportunity to utilize technology in order to live, learn, work and thrive. Today I also introduced a resolution recognizing tomorrow October 11th as National Coming Out surprise everyone. I'm gay, coming out now. (Laughter.)
The meaning of this day is to celebrate the strength and courage of sharing of one's sexual orientation or gender identity with friends and family. It's also a reminder that homophobia and transphobia and shame thrive in silence. Being our authentic selves is not always easy and for many it's still often not safe. Coming Out Day is a one-day celebration but for LGBTQ+ people around the world and right here in Philadelphia, it's a reminder of the importance of living authentically the other 364 days a year. I want to personally thank my colleagues for always being so wonderful and supportive of me and to tell you that Our Fest is happening this Sunday in the Gayborhood in the afternoon. Please come on out and celebrate. Have some fun with us. And finally right after Council today, just a reminder I'm having a briefing on youth homelessness. And it's a briefing put on by Philly Holmes for Youth. Thank you. (Applause.)
Thank you. The Chair recognizes Councilmember Jeffrey Jay Young.
Thank you, Mr. President. I want to thank my colleagues today for passing the resolution honoring former President Jimmy Carter for his 100th birthday. He's our oldest living President. So to have mark and still be relevant today, I think it was just prudent for us to really honor him. His birthday was actually October 1st, and I think that he well-deserved this particular honor from our legislative body. I also want to thank my colleagues today for passing the resolution honoring Indigenous Peoples' Day. There are buildings across our city that will be lighting up in the color of purple to acknowledge and celebrate the rich and living cultural heritage of American Indians in the Indigenous communities across our country. So those buildings include the Philadelphia Airport, the PECO building, Boathouse Row will be lit up, just to name a few. And we all know around our city plenty of our honor of the American Indian and Indigenous tribes. So the culture is embedded here in the city of Philadelphia. Also, want to thank my colleagues for passing the resolution today. I'm honoring Emergency Nurses Week. I want to thank the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses and Allied Professionals. Specifically, I want to thank the Temple University Hospital Nurses Association and all the nurses in hospitals and emergency departments and hospitals like CHOP, St. Christopher's, University of Penn and the like across our city because they do yeoman's work. As the resolution states today, nurses in the ER don't have the luxury of being specialized in one expertise. They have to do a variety of tasks. They don't only injuries. They deal with the emotional injuries. Everyone who goes into an ER emergency department knows how emotional that is. They have to deal with life-saving issues. And so, I just wanted to thank them because without them, we would not be where we are today. Temple University is one of the hospitals where folks come from across the world to get training in gunshots wounds, right, and how to treat gunshot wounds just because the nurses and the doctors there are so proficient with it and are able to save lives because of their proficiency. And so, I just wanted to honor them today. I thank them on the Emergency Nurses Week. And lastly, I want to thank our colleague Councilman Jones for his resolution today recognizing youth gun violence. And this past in the Spring Garden Apartments, also known as Penn Town, there was a 17-year-old girl killed, a 16-yearold girl shot that was in critical condition and a 21-year-old male shot as well. And this is the second shooting incident in as many weeks in that community. So we are in the state of emergency on gun violence, then we need every resource available for Penn Town. Because if we're having these shootings it seems like weekly, they're not going to stop. They're all retaliatory. We know what's going on. Can we please focus on some resources to get down to this part of North Philadelphia. You know, every citizen deserves to be safe. And I think that we as a body, I want to commend my members, because we as a body have not let up on this issue violence, but we have to do more in order to save our children, because it is our children who is dying from this epidemic of gun violence. I want to thank you, Mr. President, for always being a leader in this effort in this city. And I look forward to coming out to your event in Southwest Philly.
Thank you very much. And I want to thank you for acknowledging the work that our nurses are doing in the ER rooms as it relates to gun violence on an everyday basis, so that should be duly noted. Thank you very much, Councilmember Jay Young. There are no more speeches. And before I call for adjournment, I just want to acknowledge the hard work and leadership of Councilwoman Quetcy Lozada. I did have an streets of Kensington with her talking to business owners, talking to a couple individuals I ran into from the neighborhood, but most importantly some bright spots with the workers that work at McPherson Square Library. I had an opportunity to speak to the inspiring, empowering and, most importantly, young people who challenged us to continue doing more, young people who actually live in the community who really gave us some mature questions but, most importantly, challenged us to step up to the plate and do more. And so, it was a very, very empowering experience, the youth from Conwell Magnet Middle School. And so, I want to thank you for that experience, but also thank you for the lunch at a jewel in Kensington, which is Cantina la so, I had a great vegetarian burrito and some pico de gallo and some guacamole. And so, I had a good time. And so, I just want to thank you and I'll continue to work with the Kensington Caucus as we address and improve the quality of life of the people in Kensington. And I just want to thank Councilwoman Rue Landau for hosting the roundtable, this discussion around children homelessness. And I'm glad that you picked up on it because I know there's a report in the newspaper as of recently that homelessness is on the rise here in the city of Philadelphia. And I was waiting to see at what point in time that we will actually pick up on it because we are an action-oriented body and we're always stepping up and taking the lead around this issue, of our Housing Chair Councilwoman Jamie Gauthier, Minority Leader Kendra Brooks and the work that our Majority Leader Councilwoman Katherine Gilmore Richardson has done around the Office of Homeless Services. And so, I just want to thank you for organizing around that issue. Any way that we could be supportive beyond the roundtable when the action actually starts, your Council President and your members will be backing your support when it comes to our young people addressing the issue of homelessness here in the city of Philadelphia. So I want to personally say thank you. I also just want to thank Councilwoman Nina Ahmad just around the issue of EV charging stations in the city of Philadelphia, making modern in the spirit of Deputy Whip O'Rourke's fossil fuel-friendly, clean environment. And so, I told my children a couple months ago when it was during the winter time, they asked me how come we didn't have any snow. And I said, climate change is real, right. They're not experiencing the snow blizzards that we used to years ago growing up here in the city of Philadelphia. And so, I just want to thank you for your efforts to make sure we're well-prepared to take this city to the next level when it comes to addressing EV charging stations and our infrastructure and our fleet, so our fleet can be more supportive of our environment as opposed to being detrimental. With that being said, the recognize Councilmember and Majority Leader Katherine Gilmore Richardson for a motion to adjourn.
Thank you, Mr. President. I move that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. (Duly seconded.)
It has been moved and properly seconded that Council stand adjourned until Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. All those in favor will signify by saying aye. (Aye.)
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com/watch-city-council/ Public comment will be received in-person regarding those matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. m. the day before the meeting and they must submit the following information: Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling) Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution Telephone number where you can be reached Speakers may also sign-up to participate in public comment on the day of the meeting in Room 400, City Hall. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be added to the list. Speakers will have up to three minutes to speak; the Council President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The Council President may also limit testimony where repetitious comments are offered on an agenda item. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION Note: Some items do not occur at every session: Invocation. Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting. Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session. Reading of communications from the Mayor. Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of Council). Reports from Committees of Council. Special business. Bills on first reading. Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars - titles are printed below. Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration. Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars. Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar. Speeches by Councilmembers. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 . BILLS ON FIRST READING BILLS ON FIRST READING 240304 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Young, Squilla and Harrity An Ordinance amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Building, Construction and Occupancy Code), to require proof of certain insurance certificates; all under certain terms and conditions. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 240724 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution calling upon the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to strengthen enforcement against illegal activity in merchants that impact neighborhoods throughout the City of Philadelphia. 240825 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution renaming 5800 N. 12th Street to “Shirley Gregory Way”, in honor of her remarkable contributions to the community and her lifelong dedication to public service. 240826 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution authorizing the creation of a “Special Committee on Enhancing Efficiency and Transparency in Municipal Services”, to analyze and recommend ways to enhance the efficient and effective delivery of municipal services, identify optimal models and tools to improve transparency and communication with residents regarding the submission, follow-up, and tracking of City service requests, and propose legislative and administrative policy reforms to eliminate barriers that impede the efficient delivery of services. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 240829 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 839 N. 39th Street, 3938 Mount Vernon Street, 3940 Mount Vernon Street, 3944 Mount Vernon Street, 3907 Wallace Street, 3930 Wallace Street, 3833 Brown Street, 3902 Brown Street, 3912 Brown Street, 3922 Brown Street, 908 N. Holly Street, 910 N.
Holly Street, 3948 Parrish Street, 4117 Pennsgrove Street, 4119 Pennsgrove Street, 4121 Pennsgrove Street, 4146 Pennsgrove Street, 3814 Reno Street, 3816 Reno Street, 3850 Reno Street, 3852 Reno Street, 3947 Reno Street, 3949 Reno Street, 3960 Reno Street, 3962 Reno Street, 3964 Reno Street, 666 Union Street, Union Street, and 803 Union Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. 240830 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3924 Cambridge Street, 3909 Pennsgrove Street, 1110, 1112, 1113, 1118, 1128 State Street, 3900, 3902, 3911, 3912, 3919, 3926 Wyalusing Avenue in the 3rd Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. 240831 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 844 Hutton Street in the 3rd Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 240832 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3958 Parrish Street, 3900 Reno Street, 3972 Reno Street, 844 Hutton Street, and 855 N. 43rd Street in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. 240838 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution calling upon the Department of Prisons and the Office of Reentry Partnerships to work in collaboration with local resource providers to develop a distribution process of reentry resource packages for individuals released from incarceration. 240839 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3148 N. 24th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 240840 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 116 North 58th Street in the Fourth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. 240841 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 138 N. 58th Street, 6214 Vine Street, and 3212 N. 33rd Street in the Fourth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
City of Philadelphia -5- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 240857 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young 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. Moore Avenue, 2937 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, and 2939 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. 240862 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution 240863 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution renaming the 6100 block of North 21st Street “Reverend Ceotis Pryor Way” to honor the life and contributions of Reverend Ceotis L. Pryor, the late trailblazing Pastor of the Corinthian Baptist Church. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 240242 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones and Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance 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 medical facilities, all under certain terms and conditions. 240427 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance amending Section 14-305 of the Philadelphia Code entitled “Nonconformities,” by providing further provisions on changes from non-conforming uses; all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -6- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 240578 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance authorizing 5217 Whitby Mt. Moriah, LLC or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 5217-5219 Whitby Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. 240611 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance authorizing the installation, ownership, replacement, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 615 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions. 240654 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1320 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111, under certain terms and conditions. 240658 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3527-31 Lancaster Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. 240659 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 3200 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. 240667 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill 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. City of Philadelphia -7- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 240668 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1601 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions. 240669 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla 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. 240670 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla 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. 240673 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance establishing parking regulations, one-way regulations and the designation of a bicycle lane in the vicinity of Maplewood Avenue from Greene Street to Wayne Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. 240674 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad An Ordinance rescinding Bill No.
240500 and amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions”, by adding a new Chapter creating requirements related to the operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations installed at certain commercial and residential parcels, all under certain terms and conditions. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS City of Philadelphia -8- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 240884 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution 240885 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips for Council President Johnson Resolution honoring WURD Radio on the occasion of their Founder’s Day, which memorializes the late owner/founder Walter P. , and recognizing the station’s role as the voice of the African American community. 240886 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold quarterly hearings that include monthly reporting requirements, to discuss the fiscal position and overarching social impact goals of the City, including and as related to the Five-Year Plan and the reporting requirements set forth in the Quarterly City Manager’s Report (“QCMR”) and as submitted to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (“PICA”). 240890 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution honoring and recognizing the members of the Links, Incorporated’s Philadelphia Chapter and Delaware Valley Chapter. 240891 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution recognizing October 16, 2024, as the Day of National Concern about Young People and Gun Violence in the City of Philadelphia. 240892 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution recognizing National Coming Out Day on October 11th, 2024 in the City of Philadelphia. City of Philadelphia -9- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 240893 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution recognizing October 7th to October 11th, 2024 as Digital Inclusion Week in the City of Philadelphia. 240898 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution recognizing the week of October 6th through October 12th as “Emergency Nurses Week” in the City of Philadelphia. 240899 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution honoring, recognizing, and congratulating President Jimmy Carter for his historic 100th birthday. 240900 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution recognizing October 14, 2024 as “Indigenous Peoples Day” in the City of Philadelphia, honoring and commemorating the achievements, traditions, and contributions of American Indians, also known as “Indigenous peoples” 240901 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia. 240902 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity Resolution honoring and Celebrating Elizabeth Taylor, 10th and 11th-grade social studies teacher at Masterman High School and recipient of the 2024 David McCullough Teacher Prize for Excellence in American Public History. City of Philadelphia - 10 - CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 240903 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity Resolution recognizing And Honoring Tim Witherspoon for his legacy as a two-time heavyweight world champion. 240905 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution recognizing September 30th through October 6th, 2024 as Week Without Driving in the City of Philadelphia, honoring all Philadelphians who participated, and encouraging all Philadelphians to join efforts to reduce reliance on automobiles and fossil fuels. 240906 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution honoring and congratulating The Philadelphia Theatre Company on the occasion of its 50th anniversary.
240907 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll Resolution recognizing October 2024 as “Polish American Heritage Month” in the City of Philadelphia 240908 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll Resolution recognizing the month of October 2024 as “Manufacturing Month” in the City of Philadelphia, and further honoring AdvanSix for its contributions and dedication to the manufacturing industry in the City of Philadelphia. 240914 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution designating the week of Sunday, October 13 through Saturday, October 19, 2024 as “Italian American Heritage Week” in the City of Philadelphia. This is done in celebration of the countless contributions Italian Americans have given to our country and honoring Lisa Ann Walter as Grand Marshall of the 2024 Philadelphia Italian American Heritage Parade. City of Philadelphia - 11 - CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2024 240917 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass, Phillips, Gilmore Richardson, Gauthier, Jones, Landau, Lozada, Young, Brooks, Harrity, O'Rourke, Driscoll, Squilla and Ahmad Resolution recognizing and Honoring Jaron “Boots” Ennis, the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) World Welterweight champion for his outstanding achievements in professional boxing and work in the community. 240918 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing October 10th as World Mental Health Day and National Depression Screening Day in Philadelphia City of Philadelphia - 12 -