City of Philadelphia Thursday, October 24, 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, October 24, 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, October 24, 2024 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. 240887 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution renaming the 1400 block of Sansom Street “Judith M. von Seldeneck Way”, in honor of Judith M. von Seldeneck, Founder and Chair of the esteemed Diversified Search Group, a leading executive search firm committed to advancing women into leadership positions across both local and global sectors.
240915 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Johnson Resolution confirming the appointment of Nelson Diaz as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2028. 240916 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Johnson Resolution confirming the appointment of James Engler as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2026. 240933 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2741 Latona Street, 2743 Latona Street, and 1329 S.
15th Street in the Second 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. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 24, 2024 240934 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1911 Mountain Street in the 2nd 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.
240935 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1329 S. 15th Street in the 2nd 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.
240936 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1501-17 Point Breeze Avenue in the Second 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.
240937 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the 3rd Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: S. 44th Street and Ludlow Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 24, 2024 240938 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson Resolution authorizing the creation of a “Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention” to address Philadelphia’s enduring plague of gun violence by facilitating coordination among stakeholders and formulating a comprehensive gun violence prevention strategy. 240941 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution renaming the 400 block of Krams Avenue to “Jack Wheeler Way”, in recognition of his outstanding service to the Roxborough community and his role in the formation of the Roxborough Development Corporation.
240942 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 32 N. 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. 240944 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 532 W. Dauphin Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
240946 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke for Council President Johnson Resolution calling on the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to adopt House Bill 1756 of the 2023-2024 Session, which would expand voting access and education in prisons. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 24, 2024 240947 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2750 Amber Street, 2850 Amber Street, 2041 E. Auburn Street, 2730 Emerald Street, 2762 Emerald Street, 2787 Emerald Street, 2730 Frankford Avenue in the First 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.
240948 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 2351 S. Beulah Street, located in the 1st Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. 240949 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1520-40 Venango Street & 1600-20 Venango Street in the 8th Councilmanic district in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 240950 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 23, 24, 45, 49, 51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 61, 62, 65, 67, 73, 75, 77, 78, 89-91 and 106 E.
Ashmead Street in the 8th Councilmanic district in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 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. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 24, 2024 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. 240613 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-1100 (“Miscellaneous Regulations and Penalties”) and Chapter 12-2800 (“Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations”) of The Philadelphia Code, making revisions to disability parking space standards and procedures, creating an application process for residential disability parking spaces limited for use by a specific person with disability, creating a new administrative hearing process, and amending applicable penalties.
240657 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to prohibit stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle in a bicycle lane and to increase monetary penalties for illegally stopping, standing, or parking a vehicle in a bicycle lane, all under certain terms and conditions. 240748 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas for Council President Johnson An Ordinance legalizing an existing flood wall encroachment at of 2400 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 under certain terms and conditions.
240749 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” to add provisions related to parking prohibitions in specific places, and to change certain penalties related thereto, all under certain terms and conditions. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 24, 2024 240812 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson An Ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location on Point Breeze Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. 240813 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on Woodland Avenue from Chester Avenue to South 42nd Street and make associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions. 240814 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Hadfield street between S.
54th street and S. 53rd street; S. 58th street between Chestnut street and Ludlow street; Carpenter street between S. 60th street and S. 61st street; Lindbergh boulevard between Grays street and S. 54th street; Ludlow street between S. 44th street and S. 43rd street; S. 59th street between Market street and Chestnut street; Melville street between Kingsessing avenue and Woodland avenue; Chester avenue between S. 51st street and St. Bernard place; Rodman street between S. 58th street and S. 57th street; Chancellor street between S. 53rd street and S. 52nd street. 240815 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on N. 42nd street between Market street and Powelton avenue; N.
42nd street between Powelton avenue and Baring street; Brandywine street between N. 42nd street and N. 41st street; Poplar street between N. 41st street and Cambridge street; Cambridge street between N. 40th street and N. 41st street; N. 34th street between Fairmount avenue and Wallace street; Mantua avenue between Fairmount avenue and N. 34th street; Spruce street between S. 63rd street and S. 62nd street; Markoe street between Linmore street and Woodland avenue. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 24, 2024 240816 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Sloan street between Powelton avenue and Baring street; Mount Vernon street between N. 37th street and N. 38th street; N. 42nd street between Spring Garden street and Brandywine street; N. 37th street between Brandywine street and Spring Garden street; N. 37th street between Fairmount avenue and Mount Vernon street; Spring Garden street between N. 41st street and N. 42nd street; Lindenwood street between Arch street and Race street; Sansom street between S. 59th street and S. 60th street; Wallace street between N. 34th street and N. 35th street.
240818 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of North 50th Street and Wynnefield Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
240819 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Conarroe Street between Lawton Street and Ridge Avenue; Lauriston Street between Salaignac Street and Ridge Avenue; Maris Street between Jannette Street and Henry Avenue; Cresson Street between Dawson Street and Salaignac Street; Terrace Street between Dawson Street and Salaignac Street; Terrace Street between Roxborough Avenue and Lofty Street; Manor Street between East Street and Hermit Street; Jamestown Street between Manayunk Avenue and Terrace Street; Hermit Street between Terrace Street and Cresson Street; Lofty Street between Terrace Street and Boone Street.
240820 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing a parking regulation on Bryn Mawr Avenue between Parkside Avenue and Gainor Road; Overbrook Avenue between Lancaster Avenue and S. 63rd Street; Robinson Street between Market Street and Arch Street; Robinson Street between Master Street and Haverford Avenue; Edgewood Street between Race Street and Vine Street; Bryn Mawr Avenue between Wynnefield Avenue and Gainor Road; S. 62nd Street between Market Street and Arch Street; Dupont Street between Silverwood Street and Wilde Street; Smick Street between Dupont and Green Lane; Manor Street between Hermit Street and Salaignac Street. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 24, 2024 240821 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Wylie street between Perkiomen street and Cameron street; Cecil B Moore avenue between N. 29th street and N. 30th street; Vineyard street between Ridge avenue and Leland street; Vineyard street between Leland street and Poplar street; Thompson street between N. 27th street and N. 26th street; Dover street between Oxford avenue and Cecil B Moore avenue; Perkiomen street between N. Wylie street and Vineyard street; Master street between N. 20th street and N. 19th street; Ingersoll street between N. 23rd street and N. 22nd street; Ingersoll street between 26th street and Taney street.
240822 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Richmond street between Marlborough street and Columbia avenue; Montgomery avenue between Girard avenue and Wildey street; Ogden street between Camac street and N. 12th street; Leithgow street between George street and Cambridge street; 12th street between Allegheny street and Sedgley avenue; Diamond street between Marvine street and N. 11th street; Valley Forge place and Flora street (Cul-de-sac) ; N. 19th street between Montgomery avenue and Berks street; H street between Westmoreland street and Ontario street.
240824 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the relocation of the curblines of Watts Street, from Pine Street to a point northwardly therefrom, on City Plan No. 308, and the plotting on said City Plan of an area for public pedestrian use extending along the westerly side of said Watts Street and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said area for public pedestrian use, all under certain terms and conditions. 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. - 10 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 24, 2024 240823 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 (“Landlord and Tenant”) to add prohibitions and penalties related to anti-competitive rental practices, all under certain terms and conditions. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 240975 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips Resolution honoring and Recognizing Philadelphia Academies, Inc. for its dedicated service to the students of Philadelphia since 1969 and for its ongoing commitment to providing innovative solutions that empower young people to succeed academically and professionally. 240976 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution honoring and Congratulating Jeffrey W.
Thompson on his appointment as Fire Commissioner by Mayor Cherelle L. Parker. 240977 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Johnson Resolution commending and recognizing the Honorable Lydia Y. Kirkland on the occasion of her retirement from her distinguished career as a Judge for the Philadelphia Municipal Court and her service to the legal community. 240982 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Councilmember Thomas Resolution recognizing October as Black Male Educators Month in the City of Philadelphia and recognizing the Center for Black Educator Development’s dedication to the recruitment, development, and retention of Black male educators in schools. - 11 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 24, 2024 240983 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Councilmember Thomas Resolution authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings to receive the report of the PHL Gaming Taskforce, to learn about its findings and the actions thus far taken, and to review the impact of this work on the vital Gaming and Tech sectors in the City of Philadelphia. 240984 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia City Commissioners and the election poll workers in Philadelphia as they play a crucial role in conducting free and fair elections in the United States, acting as the vanguards of democracy.
240987 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring and recognizing Sunrise Movement Philadelphia for their outstanding work and contributions to the fight to confront climate change and ensure that the generations to come have a sustainable future.
240988 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution honoring and congratulating the NAACP Philadelphia ACT-SO Olympians for winning ten gold medals at the National NAACP ACT-SO Competition in Las Vegas 240989 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution authorizing the Council Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the practice of “courtesy towing” by the Philadelphia Police Department, the Philadelphia Parking Authority, and private towing companies 240991 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke Resolution honoring the Charles L. Blockson Afro-American Collection for its 40th Year Anniversary at Temple University where it collects, preserves, and disseminates the history and culture of the global Black experience. - 12 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 24, 2024 240995 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing October 26 to November 2, 2024, as STEM Equity Week in the City of Philadelphia. 240996 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing October 26th, 2024 as National Make A Difference Day in Philadelphia. 240998 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution honoring, and congratulating Thomas Jefferson University on the occasion of their 200th Anniversary and recognizing October 26, 2024 through November 1, 2024 as Jefferson Bicentennial Week in the City of Philadelphia. - 13 -City of Philadelphia