City of Philadelphia Thursday, February 15, 2024 City Council Calendar PUBLIC COMMENT Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and it is open to the public. This meeting may also be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil. com/watch-city-council/ Public comment will be received in-person regarding those matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment at this meeting may call 215-686-3406 by no later than 3 p. 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.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 15, 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. . - 2 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 15, 2024 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 240095 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2501, 2855, 2857 Amber Street; 2143, 2155, 2157 E. Birch Street; 2134, 2172 E. Cambria Street; 2103, 2107 E. Cumberland Street; 2107 E. Dakota Street; 2478, 2480 Emerald Street; 2022 E. Fletcher Street; 1929, 1935, 1943, 2215-17 E. Harold Street; 2637, 2639, 2643, 2645, 2649 Janney Street; 2536 Jasper Street; 2639, 2641, 2643, 2653 Kensington Avenue; 2068 E. Monmouth Street; 1844 E. Oakdale Street; 2140, 2151, 2153, 2156 E. Orleans Street; 2646, 2658 Ritter Street; 2089 E. Somerset Street; 2106, 2133, 2135, 2250, 2252 E.
William Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 240096 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution renaming the 6000 Block of Norwood Street “Frankie Beverly Way” to honor Frankie Beverly for his significant contributions to the music industry. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 240104 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine the recent report on high teacher attrition and understand its root causes, impact on teacher and student morale, as well as its effects on learning outcomes.
240105 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine recent high profile violent incidents between parents, faculty and students at middle and high schools. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 15, 2024 240113 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution authorizing the Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings to explore Philadelphia’s existing guaranteed income pilot programs and the potential for their expansion. 240115 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining proposed solutions to racial disparities in the maternal mortality rate in the City of Philadelphia. - 4 -City of Philadelphia