City of Philadelphia Thursday, November 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, November 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, November 21, 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. 240834 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board and the Office of Prison Oversight and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. 241066 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 320 N. 41st Street and 323 N.
Holly Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 241067 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution also naming the 3900 block of Chestnut Street as “Dr. Audrey E. Evans Way” to honor the life and memory of Dr. Audrey E. Evans and her invaluable contributions to pediatric oncology and the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Philadelphia Region.
241068 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3924 Cambridge Street, 3909 Pennsgrove Street, 1110, 1112, 1113, 1118, 1128 State Street, 3900, 3902, 3904, 3906, 3911, 3912, 3919, 3921 3926 Wyalusing Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, November 21, 2024 241069 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: N. 35th Street, N. 38th Street, Aspen Street, Brown Street, N. DeKalb Street, Ogden Street, Sloan Street, and Union Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
241074 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution thanking the Pennsylvania General Assembly for passing Act 103, the “Putting the Brakes on Street Racing” bill 241075 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Rourke for Council President Johnson Resolution calling on Governor Josh Shapiro and the Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission to stave off fare hikes and service cuts to SEPTA by flexing federal infrastructure funds from state highway projects to local transportation authorities.
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. 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. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, November 21, 2024 240612 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Squilla and Lozada An Ordinance continuing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District (“District”), in the area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the west side of Delaware Avenue to the southwest side of Lehigh Avenue, both sides of North Front Street from the north side of Poplar Street to the south side of Diamond Street, both sides of East Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue continuing to the west side of East Berks Street, the north side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to North 2nd Street, and the south side of West Girard Avenue from Frankford Avenue to Howard Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; app
roving an extension of the boundaries of the District to include North Front Street from Montgomery Street to Diamond Street, East Girard Avenue from East Fletcher Street to East Berks Street, and the north side of West Girard Avenue from Front Street to North 2nd Street; continuing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District, Inc. , a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and re-authorizing the Fishtown Kensington Area Business Improvement District, Inc.
to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions. 240817 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Philadelphia Prison Community Oversight Board; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
240613-A 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. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, November 21, 2024 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. RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTIONS 241087 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing November 17-23, 2024, as National Apprenticeship Week in the City of Philadelphia 241089 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution declaring November 13th through Nov 19th, 2024 as Transgender Awareness Week and November 20th as Transgender Day of Remembrance in the City of Philadelphia.
241090 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings exploring Philadelphia’s readiness and commitment to protecting immigrant, LGBTQ+, and other marginalized communities in advance of the impending Trump Administration. 241091 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring the life and legacy of David Rammler, Chair of the Philadelphia Fair Housing Commission, for his tenacious and lifelong commitment to social justice, housing equity, and impact on the lives of Philadelphians. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, November 21, 2024 241092 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Landau Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Robert Schwartz, the co-founder and former executive director of the Juvenile Law Center, and recognizing his lifelong dedication to juvenile justice and youth rights on a national and international level.
241093 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution thanking Temple University for becoming the first university in the Philadelphia region to deploy gun detection technology to boost safety 241094 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution recognizing the Philadelphia Black Women’s Health Alliance for their 40 years of service to Philadelphia communities 241095 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Young Resolution recognizing Ordinarie Heroes for their work engaging Black and Brown youth in the Hunting Park community 241096 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll Resolution honoring Leslie Richards for her service to the residents of the City of Philadelphia and surrounding area during her tenure as general manager and CEO of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) 241100
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing the critical need for the City of Philadelphia to address vacancies in public safety positions, especially school crossing guards, to protect the well-being of its residents and uphold the city's commitment to community security. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, November 21, 2024 241101 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Ahmad Resolution recognizing the critical importance of vaccinations for children in Philadelphia - 8 -City of Philadelphia