City of Philadelphia Thursday, February 29, 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 29, 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 29, 2024 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 240103 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 18-20, 24-30, and 34-36 South 44th Street and 4422 and 4426-30 Ludlow Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240107 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the creation of a Special Committee on City and Private Sector Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies to examine the impact of such policies and to provide practical, evidence-based recommendations to enhance policy effectiveness in the promotion of minority, women and disabled-owned businesses in the City of Philadelphia.
240108 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the reconvening of the Philadelphia Tax Reform Commission and its Advisory Committee to conduct an updated comprehensive analysis of all taxes imposed in the City of Philadelphia, and to make recommendations concerning tax reforms that support the City’s economic growth and competitiveness. 240109 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass the bipartisan Violent Incident Clearance and Technological Investigative Methods (VICTIM) Act which will give law enforcement the support they need to investigate violent crime and increase the closure rate of homicide cases.
240111 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2428 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 29, 2024 240112 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2464 N. Natrona Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 240124 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Phillips, Gauthier, Bass, Gilmore Richardson, Lozada, Squilla, O'Rourke, Brooks and Driscoll Resolution recognizing March 2024 as “Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month,” and promoting the public awareness of the risk of colon cancer.
240125 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson and Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Task Force on Food Insecurity to study and develop proposals, strategies, and recommendations to alleviate hunger and increase access to high quality food in the City of Philadelphia. 240126 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson and Council President Johnson Resolution honoring Kenneth E. Lawrence, Jr. on his appointment as Board Chair at the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority and recognizing Mr. Lawrence for his dedication to improving transit service across the SEPTA network.
240127 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson and Council President Johnson Resolution congratulating the Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2024 Public League Championship. 240128 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson and Council President Johnson Resolution honoring the Defender Association of Philadelphia on the 90th anniversary of the Association’s founding and recognizing the contributions of the Association and its attorneys to Philadelphia’s criminal justice system. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 29, 2024 240131 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier, Landau, Jones, Driscoll, Gilmore Richardson, Bass, Brooks, O'Rourke and Ahmad Resolution honoring Mr. Abdul-Rahim Muhammad, on the occasion of Black History Month, for his contributions to West Philadelphia. 240132 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Thomas, Gilmore Richardson, Squilla, O'Rourke, Brooks, Driscoll and Phillips Resolution honoring and congratulating the Educator of the Month, Elaine Estes, a Spanish teacher at Furness High School who recently shined at the U. S. Olympic Trials as a long distance runner.
240133 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution recognizing the life and legacy of Baba Joe Foster, a community leader in the movement for African-centered education in Philadelphia. 240134 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones and Gauthier Resolution recognizing and Honoring Dr. Jo-Elle Mogerman for her leadership as the first female and first Black Chief Executive Officer and President of the Philadelphia Zoo. 240135 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution recognizing and honoring Joy Parham-Thomas for her impactful contributions to a thriving Black food culture in Philadelphia as a chef, culinary educator, and advocate for food justice.
240136 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution authorizing Philadelphia City Council to conduct hearings to investigate the efficiency, implementation, and enhancement of the outdoor dining program and improve opportunities for restaurants to operate streeteries and sidewalk cafes. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 29, 2024 240137 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks and Young Resolution honoring and recognizing the work and accomplishments of Denise Ripley, whose dedication to the city, to community service, and to the housing rights of all, have invigorated and supported civic life in the City of Philadelphia. 240138 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution honoring and recognizing Prudence Powell for her for her powerful advocacy, love for her community and her inspiring work to keep families in Philadelphia whole and to provide sanctuary and stability to all.
240139 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution honoring and recognizing the life, work, and accomplishments of Rochelle Nichols-Solomon, whose dedication to serving, teaching, and advocating for students and marginalized peoples has improved the lives of people across the City of Philadelphia. 240140 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution honoring and recognizing the work and accomplishments of the Stadium Stompers, whose dedication to advocating for the North Philadelphia community and for housing rights for all people have helped secure neighborhood stability for communities in the City of Philadelphia. 240141 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll Resolution proclaiming the Month of March in 2024 as Irish Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia and Honoring the St.
Patrick’s Day Observance Association of Philadelphia. 240142 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill Resolution honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of former Chief Clerk Michael Andrew Decker, our friend, colleague, and dedicated public servant. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 29, 2024 240146 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution celebrating the Life and Honoring the Memory of Trailblazing Physician, Researcher, and Humanitarian, Dr. Edith Peterson Mitchell. - 7 -City of Philadelphia