City of Philadelphia Thursday, May 23, 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, May 23, 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, May 23, 2024 . BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 240477 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Councilmember Ahmad Resolution honoring the Life of Christian Hall, Urging the Pennsylvania State Senate to Pass House Bill 1305, and recognizing both Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month.
240484 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks and O'Rourke Resolution celebrating the removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and recognizing the urgent need for equitably distributed cannabis sales revenue that restores and repairs communities historically targeted by the war on drugs, and calling on the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to legalize and equitably tax cannabis. 240486 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Harrity and Young Resolution renaming the 2700 Block of Germantown Avenue “Leo Rosenblum Way” to honor Leo Rosenblum for his significant contributions to the community and his outstanding legacy in business.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 240012-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue, and to amend Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District,” and make related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 23, 2024 240220 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Red Lion Road, the Montgomery County line, the Bucks County line, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
240059 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier, Landau, O'Rourke, Brooks, Gilmore Richardson, Lozada and Squilla An Ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finances, Taxes and Collections,” by adding a new Chapter 19-4600, entitled “Low-Income Tax Provisions,” providing for the refund or forgiveness of real estate tax liability of certain low-income residents attributable to real estate tax increases and increases in the assessed value of the taxpayer’s homestead, under certain terms and conditions.
240376 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; and rescinding the authorization set forth in Bill No. 230186-A (approved September 15, 2023).
240119 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of two new light poles and three existing light poles in the vicinity of the Southeast and Northwest corners of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and North Broad Streets and the Northeast corner of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and N. Juniper Street, all under certain terms and conditions. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 23, 2024 240183 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Hoffman street between S. 19th street and S. 20th street; Pierce street between S. 17th street and S. 18th street; Pierce street between S. 21st street and S. 20th street; Sigel street between S. 22nd street and S. 23rd street; McClellan street between S. 18th street and S. 17th street; McClellan street between S. 19th street and S. 18th street; McClellan street between S. 20th street and S. 19th street; Jackson street between S. 15th street and S. 16th street; Jackson street between S. 19th street and S. 20th street; Mckean street between S. 20th street and S. 21st street.
240184 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 18th street between Reed street and Wharton street; S. 18th street between Dickerson street and Reed street; S. 18th street between Tasker street and Dickinson street; Oakford street between S. 24th street and S. 25th street; Oakford street between S. 22nd street and S. 23rd street; S. 19th street between Dickinson street and Tasker street; S. 21ST street between Tasker street and Morris street; Manton street between S. 20th street and S. 19th street; Bancroft street between Tasker street and Morris street; Alter street between S. 22nd street and S. 21st street.
240191 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Norris street between Belgrade street and Gaul Street; Ritter street between Dauphin street and Norris street; York street between Mercer street and Thompson street; Hagert street between Cedar street and Gaul street; Wishart street between Frankford avenue and Emerald street; Delancey street between S. 2nd street and Front street; Front street between Spruce St and Pine street; Spruce street between S. 2nd street and S. 3rd street.
240221 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work required to provide public sewer service in the 600 and 700 blocks of Hendren Street, under certain terms and conditions. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 23, 2024 240239 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2201 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions. 240240 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier and Driscoll An Ordinance amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” to revise and clarify certain provisions related to City parks and recreation facilities and make related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
240243 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada An Ordinance authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 1951 East Monmouth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions. 240250 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments along the 700 Block of Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions.
240282 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass and Landau An Ordinance granting permission to Germantown Jewish Centre to demarcate the boundaries of a Germantown eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and/or plastic tubes and other ancillary facilities including a maximum of ten poles along, over, and in certain public rights- of-way and City streets, and/or to attach such demarcation facilities to existing facilities owned by other entities authorized by other City ordinances, subject to such owner’s consent; all under certain terms and conditions. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 23, 2024 240301 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 6516 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, under certain terms and conditions. 240302 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on the south side of Wises Mill Road between Henry Avenue and Forbidden Drive. 240329 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on the west side of North 34th Street between Indiana Avenue and Clearfield Street.
240331 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Landau, Driscoll, Young, Squilla, Jones and Gauthier An Ordinance amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streeteries,” modifying requirements related to the City’s revised standards and requirements associated with the use of portions of the Right-of-Way for outdoor dining. 240334 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by changing certain boundaries and establishing new permit parking districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
240335 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by extending the authorized duration of temporary parking permits and setting new permit application fees, all under certain terms and conditions. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 23, 2024 240118 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau An Ordinance amending Title 9 (“Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions”) of The Philadelphia Code to add a new chapter concerning protections for consumers against unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and providing remedies, all under certain terms and conditions. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 240501 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution recognizing and congratulating Olney High School teacher Luz Marcela Alva de la Rosa for being honored with the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation’s Award for Distinguished Teachers.
240502 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Johnson Resolution honoring and recognizing Philadelphia Freeway by declaring June 1st, 2024, “Philadelphia Freeway Day” in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Philadelphia Freeway and his organization Freedom Thinkers Academy. 240503 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating April Verrett, the first African American woman to become the President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). 240504 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to explore existing partnerships between cultural institutions and schools in the City of Philadelphia and to evaluate the benefits of expanding these partnerships.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 23, 2024 240506 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution declaring The Month of May in 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and further honoring Dr. Taliba Foster for her work in the field of mental health. 240507 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings to examine, understand, and unveil the resources website developed as a result of the Parent University 2. 0. 240508 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring and recognizing Coded by Kids for preparing underrepresented people for leadership roles within the tech and startup space.
240509 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution recognizing and congratulating the Wilma Theater for receiving the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award, and celebrating the Wilma’s outstanding contributions to the world of theatre and Philadelphia’s diverse and vibrant arts and cultural landscape. 240511 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution honoring and congratulating students from the Benjamin Franklin High School Building Trades and Property Maintenance Program, for their 100% passing rate of the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Exam. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 23, 2024 240512 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Council of the City of Philadelphia to hold hearings on the use and occupancy of 2100 W. Girard Avenue by the City of Philadelphia and it’s contractors and in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of Parker Administration officials including the Mayor, and other such witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter.
240513 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution celebrating May as Bicycle Awareness Month, recognizing the vibrant Philadelphia bicycling community, and calling for comprehensive bike lane accessibility across the City of Philadelphia. 240514 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Harrity Resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings on the Administration’s proposed Return to Office Policy, and the impact on the City’s workforce.
240515 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers O'Neill, Phillips, Brooks, Harrity, O'Rourke, Bass, Young, Lozada, Landau, Driscoll, Squilla and Council President Johnson Resolution proclaiming May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month in celebration of America's local governments and the National League of Cities' historic centennial anniversary. 240517 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution recognizing and honoring the students in Imhotep Institute Charter High School’s STEM program for embracing their roles as change-makers, poised to confront some of humanity’s most pressing challenges head-on. - 10 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 23, 2024 240519 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing May 25, 2024 as National Missing Children’s Day in the City of Philadelphia. 240520 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia. - 11 -City of Philadelphia