City of Philadelphia Thursday, March 21, 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, March 21, 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, March 21, 2024 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 240194 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to allocate full funding for Governor Shapiro's proposed Office of Gun Violence Prevention and the anti-violence initiatives that the Office would coordinate to address the epidemic of gun violence across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 240195 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution also naming the 5400 block of Woodland Avenue as “Dr. Minnie Moore Johnson Way” to honor the life and legacy of community service of Dr. Minnie Moore Johnson to the City of Philadelphia.
240196 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 809 N. 40th Street, 827 N. 40th Street, 830 N. 40th Street, 843 N. 40th Street, 847 N. 40th Street, 849 N. 40th Street, 851 N. 40th Street, 865 N. 40th Street, 867 N. 40th Street, 1105 N. 41st Street, 1115 N. 41st Street, 607 N. 53rd Street, 625 N. 53rd Street, 3927 Folsom Street, 3946 Folsom Street, 3948 Folsom 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.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 21, 2024 240200 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 61 E. Ashmead Street, 65 E. Ashmead Street, 77 E. Ashmead Street, 23 E. Ashmead Street, 24 E. Ashmead Street, 44 E. Ashmead Street, 49 E. Ashmead Street, 51 E. Ashmead Street, 53 E. Ashmead Street, 55 E. Ashmead Street, 57 E. Ashmead Street, 67 E. Ashmead Street, 73 E. Ashmead Street, 78 E. Ashmead Street, 89 E. Ashmead Street, 93 E. Ashmead Street, 106 E. Ashmead Street, 18 Collom Street, 34 Collom Street, 61 Collom Street, 87 Collom Street, 69 E. Wister Street, 71 E. Wister Street, 89 E. Wister Street, 91 E. Wister Street, 93 E.
Wister Street, 95 E. Wister Street in the Eighth 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. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 240020-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass, Phillips, Lozada and Brooks An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” all under certain terms and conditions.
240066 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wood Street, 4th Street, Vine Street, and Lawrence Street. 240010-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Gilmore Richardson, Ahmad, Phillips, Young, Bass, Gauthier, Squilla, Harrity and Landau An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-5900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Prohibition on Certain Gambling Machines and Skills Games,” to add additional prohibitions and provide for remedies, all under certain terms and conditions. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 21, 2024 240008 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Ainslie street and Vaux street and Conrad street; Calumet street and Dobson street. 240009 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Gross street and Arch street; Dewey street and Market street; Arch street to N. 57th street; N. 61st street between Arch street and Race street; N. 57th street and Market street.
240011 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Pechin street and Green lane and Markle street; Umbria street and Lemonte street; Manayunk avenue to Hermit street; Seville street and Terrace street; Salaignac street and Pechin street; Rector street and Pechin street; Fountain street and Smick street. 240089-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Driscoll, Harrity, Phillips, Squilla, Thomas and Lozada An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by providing for prohibitions relating to license plate flipping devices, and for penalties and enforcement, all under certain terms and conditions.
240013-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Lozada, Harrity, Driscoll and Phillips An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses”, by adding a new section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within an area bounded by East Lehigh Avenue, Kensington Avenue, D Street, E Tioga Street and Frankford Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 21, 2024 240222 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution honoring Super Bowl champion Fletcher Cox on the occasion of his retirement from the National Football League, and recognizing Fletcher’s historic career with the Philadelphia Eagles. 240228 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution honoring our Women’s History Month heroes, principals Sherri Arabia, Charlotte Gillum, Awilda Balbuena, Diana Garcia, Regina Tanghe, Mama Tameka Bowman, Mama Marika Meekins and Erica Green. These are eight women in leadership who are dedicated to serving the children of the School District of Philadelphia, investing in a better Philadelphia for all.
240224 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the Lincoln University Lions for winning the 2024 CIAA Food Lion Men’s Basketball Tournament Championship. 240225 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution honoring Dr. Kahlila Johnson, Principal of Overbrook High School, for her years of dedicated service to the students of West Philadelphia and further commemorating the story of Overbrook High School’s success.
240226 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution recognizing March 31st, 2024 as Transgender Day of Visibility in the City of Philadelphia, a day to celebrate and recognize the achievements and contributions of Transgender people, and to lift up the joy, triumphs, and pride that Transgender people experience and bring into our communities. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 21, 2024 240228 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution honoring our Women’s History Month heroes, principals Sherri Arabia, Charlotte Gillum, Awilda Balbuena, Diana Garcia, Regina Tanghe, Mama Tameka Bowman, Mama Marika Meekins and Erica Green. These are eight women in leadership who are dedicated to serving the children of the School District of Philadelphia, investing in a better Philadelphia for all. 240231 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution honoring the life, work and dedication to teaching of JoAnn Seaver, whose decades of community activism and constant presence as a teacher, tutor and mentor for students, particularly students learning to read, has enriched and nourished the minds of young people across Philadelphia.
240232 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution honoring and recognizing the life, work, and accomplishments of Mercedes Reyes, whose inspiring energy and insistence on creating safety, dignity, justice, and support for domestic workers in Philadelphia has protected and enriched the lives of people across the country. 240233 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution commending the work and life of Eva Gladstein, whose tireless efforts to make our city more just and our city government more efficient, have improved the lives of all Philadelphians. 240234 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Harrity and Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing and Honoring Officer Tony Long, Sr.
on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department, commending his commitment to law enforcement and public service after 37 years of employment with the City of Philadelphia. 240235 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution honoring former Philadelphia Flyers All-Star Wayne Simmonds who, after playing for the Toronto Maple Leafs, will retire as a Flyer after signing a ceremonial one-day contract with the team. - 7 -City of Philadelphia