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City Council

Thursday, December 5, 2024, 10 a.m. (Philadelphia time), Room 400

On the agenda

Transmitting a Resolution approving the re-appointment of Debra McCarty to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board. (241128): Read and Filed
Transmitting a message advising you that pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill Number 240871 Bill Number 240872 Bill Number 240881 Bill Number 241025 Bill Number 241026 Bill Number 241027 Bill Number 241029 Bill Number 241051 Bill Number 241054 - 45 days requested Bill Number 241055 Bill Number 241058 Bill Number 241059 Bill Number 241061 - 45 days requested Bill Number 241062 - 45 days requested Bill Number 241064 - 45 days requested (241129): Read and Filed
Transmitting a message advising you that on December 04, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on November 14, 2024: Bill No. 240004 Bill No. 240931 (241130): Read and Filed
Recognizing the urgent need for comprehensive mental health services for Philadelphia's youth. (241127): Adopted
Amending the existing Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District, being the area generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 8th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south, to remove certain portions of such property generally bounded by Filbert Street on the north, 10th Street on the east, 11th Street on the west, and Market Street on the south from such District, and approving the amended project plan of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for the redevelopment of the Gallery at Market East Tax Increment Financing District and making certain findings and declarations, all in accordance with the Tax Increment Financing Act, being the Act of July 11, 1990, P.L. 465, No. 113, as amended, and authorizing the Director of Finance and other offices of the City to execute documents and do all things necessary to carry out the intent of this Ordinance. (240963): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Arena Services District Authority, pursuant to the terms of the Pennsylvania Municipality Authorities Act, all under certain terms and conditions. (240964-A): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Medary Avenue, Park Avenue and Godfrey Avenue. (240871): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Amending Section 14-520 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "/NDO, Ninth District Overlay District," by reorganizing existing requirements and requiring Special Exceptions for certain uses in designated areas, all under certain terms and conditions. (241054): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Packer Avenue, Seventh Street, Pattison Avenue, and Darien Street. To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-541 entitled "/PAK, Packer Avenue Overlay District and making other related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. (241055): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oxford Street, Cadwallader Street, Jefferson Street, Germantown Avenue, and 4th Street. (241058): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Erie Avenue, 9th Street, Hutchinson Street, Ontario Street, Sedgley Street, 6th Street, Glenwood Avenue, and Broad Street (241059): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by amending Section 14-502, entitled "CTR/Center City Overlay District and 14-702, Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses, and creating Section 14-542, entitled "/PCH, Philadelphia Chinatown Overlay District," and making related changes all under certain terms and conditions. (241062-A): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with 2401 Walnut LP, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 2401 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. (241022): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with AC HSS Office Ventures II, LLC, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19145, under certain terms and conditions. (241023): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Housing Authority, all or part of a parcel or parcels of land containing approximately 23,595 square feet, located in and about the area bounded by Market Street, 39th Street, Ludlow Street and 40th Street, under certain terms and conditions. (241025): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in and to all or portions of certain parcels of land located along the west bank of the Schuylkill River in and around an area generally bounded by South 58th Street, as extended to the bulkhead line of the west bank of the Schuylkill River; South 61st Street; and West Passyunk Avenue for public park, recreation, and transportation purposes under certain terms and conditions. (241029): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1 S. Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. (241031): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into various lease and sublease agreements with various landlords and tenants, for use by the City of all or a portion of various premises located at 1835 South Broad Street, 6000 Woodland Avenue, 4029 Market Street, 5610 Lancaster Avenue, 2301 North Broad Street, 6420 Frankford Avenue, 2739 North 5th Street, 5361-91 Chew Avenue, 6233 North Broad Street, and 1619 Grant Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. (241050): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in and to all or portions of a certain parcel of land known as 923 W. Butler Street, under certain terms and conditions. (241051): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 1600-26 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. (241052): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City of a portion of the premises located at 30 S. 15th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions. (241053): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 383, 384, 385, and 386 by relocating portions of the houselines and curblines of Southampton Road from The Roosevelt Boulevard to points northwestwardly therefrom, relocating portions of the easterly houseline and the curblines of Southampton-Byberry Road from The Roosevelt Boulevard to points southeastwardly and southwardly therefrom, and relocating portions of the curblines of The Roosevelt Boulevard from Southampton and Southampton-Byberry Roads to the Philadelphia-Bucks County Line, all under certain terms and conditions. (241061): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," to create smart loading zones and a camera-based enforcement systems for designated parking violations, revise the procedures for identifying and handling stolen vehicles prior to towing, amend the parking violations subject to towing, and make related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. (241063): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Amending various provisions of The Philadelphia Code to authorize revisions of various fees by regulation, including license and permit fees under Subcode "A" (The Philadelphia Administrative Code; license fees for food establishments under Title 6 (Health Code); license and permits under Title 9 (Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions); license under Section 10-722 (Use of Dumpsters); license under Section 11-610 (Construction Equipment); and license under Chapter 19-600 (Amusement Tax); all under certain terms and conditions. (240430): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding a new chapter concerning vehicular mobile service providers, and providing for penalties, all under certain terms and conditions. (240665-AA): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Amending Chapter 9-4100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces," to modify the manner in which certain leave benefits are administered during a pandemic or epidemic, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. (240932): Ordered Placed on Next Week`s Second Reading Calendar
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 2123 Fernon Street, located in the 2nd Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. (241085): Adopted
Renaming the 2100 block of Alter Street "Hon. Harold James Way" in honor of Pennsylvania House of Representative Harold James for his exemplary leadership, dedication to public service, and lasting contributions to the people of Philadelphia. (241086): Adopted
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. (241088): Adopted
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. (240242): Read and Passed
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. (240613-AA): Read and Passed
Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity," by adding prohibitions and penalties related to litter near mobile providers of goods, all under certain terms and conditions. (240664): Read and Passed
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Point Breeze avenue between Moore street and Mifflin street; Rosewood street between Jackson street and Wolf street; Dorrance street between Snyder avenue and McKean street; Garnett street between Snyder avenue and McKean street; Mifflin street between S. 20th street and S. 21st street; Chadwick street between Jackson street and Passyunk avenue; S. 22nd street between McKean street and Mifflin street; Mifflin street between S. 30th street and S. 29th street; Colorado street between Snyder avenue and McKean avenue. (240876): Read and Passed
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Mifflin street between S. 23rd street and S. 22nd street; S. 21st street between Moore street and Mifflin street; Bouvier street between McKean street and Snyder avenue; S. 15th street between Snyder avenue and Jackson street; Hicks street between Moore street and Morris street; Mifflin street between S. 19th street and S. 18th street; Hicks street between Jackson street and Snyder avenue; Dudley street between S. 18th street and S. 19th street; Mole street between Jackson street and Snyder avenue; Lambert street between McKean street and Mifflin street. (240877): Read and Passed
Establishing a parking regulation on Corlies street between Tasker street and Morris street; Wilder street between 21st street and 20th street; Myrtlewood street between Dickinson street and Tasker street; Alter street between S. 18th street and S. 17th street; S. 17th street between Tasker street and Morris street; S. 16th street between Morris street and Tasker street; Hicks street between Morris street and Tasker street; Titan street between S. 20th street and Point Breeze avenue; S. 16th street between Tasker street and Dickinson street; S.16th street between Reed street and Wharton street. (240878): Read and Passed
Establishing a parking regulation on Garnet street between Snyder avenue and McKean street; Wharton street between S. 24th street and S. 25th street; Bucknell street between Oakford street and Federal street; Cleveland street between Dickinson street and Tasker street; Dickinson street between S. 24th street and S. 23rd street; Dickinson street between S. 22nd street and S. 23rd street; S. 32nd street between Grays Ferry avenue and Wharton street; Morris street between S. 21st street and S. 20th street; Dudley street between S. 19th street and S. 20th street; S. 21st street between Morris street and Moore street. (240879): Read and Passed
Establishing a parking regulation on Elmwood avenue between S. 63rd street and S 64th street; Greenway avenue between S. 59th street and S. 60th street; S. 67th street between Greenway avenue and Upland street; Yocum street between Lloyd street and S. 72nd street; Grays avenue between S. 62nd street and S. 63rd street; Dewey street between Elmwood avenue and Buist avenue; S. 61st street between Buist avenue and Elmwood avenue; 22nd street between Dickinson street and Reed street; Ellsworth street between S. 18th street and S. 17th street; Tasker street between Point Breeze avenue and S. 23rd street. (240880): Read and Passed
Authorizing the striking from City Plan Nos. 292 and 321 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for gas main purposes located along the southwesterly side of Ashburner Street, southeast of Hegerman Street, and extending southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions. (240881): Read and Passed
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 220188) approved August 31, 2022, entitled "An Ordinance Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 269 and abandonment of a portion of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the vicinity of the northwesterly side of Civic Center Boulevard, northeast of Osler Circle, under certain terms and conditions," by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. (241026): Read and Passed
Authorizing POSEL WOODLAND ASSOCIATES, L.P. or a subsequent owner to install, own, and maintain an encroachment at 4116-18 Chester Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. (241027): Read and Passed
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. (241028): Read and Passed
Amending Chapter 12-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Use of An Automated Speed Enforcement System to Improve Safety," by providing for the use, administration and enforcement of automated speed cameras on State Route 13 within the boundaries of Philadelphia and amending the Internet website notice requirement, all under certain terms and conditions. (241030): Read and Passed
Establishing one-way regulations in the vicinity of Terrace Street, Dawson Street, and Ridge Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. (241106): Introduced and Referred
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 18th street between Wood street and Callowhill street; Vine street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; Callowhill street between N. 18th street and N. 19th street; N. 17th street between Callowhill street and Wood street; Thompson street between N. 18th street and N. 17th street; Harold street between N. 22nd street and N. 23rd street (241107): Introduced and Referred
Declaring each Friday in December 2024 as "Shop Black Business Friday" in the City of Philadelphia. (241108): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Romona Riscoe Benson for her exceptional leadership at PECO and her subsequent retirement after an astounding career. (241109): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Honoring Teresa Johnson-Duncan for her role in addressing the personal and material needs of pregnant and new moms and their infants. (241110): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Honoring and celebrating Pritzker Law Group for being awarded the Gold Medal for "2024 Best Overall Law Firm" by the Philadelphia Inquirer in their first ever "Philly Favorites" and for their contribution and commitment to the legal profession in Philadelphia. (241111): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Honoring and congratulating Dionne Gary, the first African American woman to be the president of the AFSCME District 1199C, National Union of Hospital and Health Care Employees. (241112): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Honoring and recognizing Ciarra Lambert for inspiring women artists across Philadelphia through her activism and music. (241113): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Honoring Suzann Christine for her role in mentoring upcoming Philadelphia artists and leading by example, showing how success can build not just portfolios but people and neighborhoods. (241114): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Acknowledging and commending parents in Philadelphia who uphold responsibility by reporting their children's involvement in criminal activities. (241115): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Authorizing the Committee on Law and Government to hold hearings to evaluate the financial impacts of the impending Trump Administration on the City of Philadelphia, to ensure that the City is immune to harmful policies. (241116): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Honoring and congratulating Crystal Tann, a beloved colleague and employee, for her tenure as a valued staff member in the office of Councilmember Curtis Jones Jr., upon her retirement. (241117): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Honoring and celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Taller Puertorrique?o, Inc. for its remarkable contributions to the cultural, educational, and artistic enrichment of Philadelphia's Latino and broader communities. (241118): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Authorizing The Special Committee on Kensington to conduct hearings regarding the year-end report on the Kensington Community Revival Plan (KCR) and its effects on the community. (241119): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Thanking Governor Josh Shapiro for flexing $153 million in federal highway funds to SEPTA. (241120): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Calling on the Department of Licenses and Inspections to halt any potential demolition plans to the iconic Joe Frazier's Gym on North Broad Street; and calling on the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia, and all other associated parties to identify alternative uses for Joe Frazier's Gym. (241121): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Thanking SEPTA for expanding its high fare gate pilot program to combat fare evasion by installing 100 full length fare gates at nine SEPTA stations across the City of Philadelphia. (241122): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Calling on the Pennsylvania Attorney General to investigate building code requirements affecting community-based housing and to provide strategies to ensure equitable, inclusive, and accessible housing for people with disabilities. (241123): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Commending Officer Coleen Donnelly for Her Heroic Actions and Quick Thinking in a Moment of Crisis. (241124): Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Urging Pennsylvania State Senate Republicans and Senate Democrats to write and pass bipartisan legislation that will provide necessary funding for SEPTA. (241125): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Approving the re-appointment of Debra McCarty to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board. (241126): Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar

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