City of Philadelphia - Meeting of CITY COUNCIL on 9/22/2016 at 10:00 AM

160833

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:43 GMT

File #: 160833
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: COMMUNICATION
Title: Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 160398 and 160460, which were passed on September 8, 2016, were signed by the Mayor on September 21, 2016.
Action: READ
Result:

160834

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:43 GMT

File #: 160834
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: COMMUNICATION
Title: September 21, 20216 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on September 8, 2016. Respectfully, James F. Kenney
Action: READ
Result:

160835

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:43 GMT

File #: 160835
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: COMMUNICATION
Title: Transmitting a bill approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1701-1717 North Fifty-second street, 1702 North Fifty-second street, 1706-1710 North Fifty-second street, 1712-1716 North Fifty-second street, 1719-1729 North Fifty-second street, 1718 North Creighton street, 1722-1724 North Creighton street, 5216 Parkside avenue, 5218-5220 Parkside avenue, 5222-5234 Parkside avenue, and 5238 Parkside avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Centennial Village LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority.
Action: READ
Result:

160836

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:43 GMT

File #: 160836
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: COMMUNICATION
Title: Transmitting a bill approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2056 East Sergeant street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 2056 E. Sergeant Street, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Executive Director of the Redevelopment Authority.
Action: READ
Result:

160837

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:43 GMT

File #: 160837
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: COMMUNICATION
Title: Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Hospital Assessments,' to make changes to conform to State law, including by providing an exemption for certain cancer hospitals, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: READ
Result:

160838

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:43 GMT

File #: 160838
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: COMMUNICATION
Title: Transmitting a bill authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 456 N. 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: READ
Result:

160807

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160807
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 246 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Saybrook Street from Forty-Fifth Street to Melville Street and striking from the City Plan Forty-Fifth Street from Woodland Avenue to Linmore Street, under certain terms and conditions.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result: Pass

160808

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160808
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending the Institutional Development District Master Plan of the University of Pennsylvania, by allowing for the construction of the New Patient Pavilion located at 1 Convention Avenue, and making other minor adjustments to the Master Plan.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result: Pass

160812

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160812
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and acknowledging the victims of the shooting rampage that happened in West Philadelphia at 52nd and Sansom Streets on Friday night, September 17, 2016. We commiserate with them for the horror they experienced this past weekend and for those that sustained physical wounds, we pray for their speedy recovery.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160813

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160813
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty-sixth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160814

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160814
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Thirty-second Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160809

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160809
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development for use by the City of premises located at 456 N. 5th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result: Pass

160815

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160815
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2056 East Sergeant street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 2056 E. Sergeant Street, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160816

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160816
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and honoring Jeff Brown and ShopRite Partners In Caring, for their dedication and commitment to ending hunger in the Philadelphia community and across the country.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160817

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160817
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Denouncing Pennsylvania House Bill No. 2258, which would allow for the National Rifle Association and other similar organizations to challenge local gun regulations and hold municipalities liable for their legal fees.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160818

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160818
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1701-1717 North Fifty-second street, 1702 North Fifty-second street, 1706-1710 North Fifty-second street, 1712-1716 North Fifty-second street, 1719-1729 North Fifty-second street, 1718 North Creighton street, 1722-1724 North Creighton street, 5216 Parkside avenue, 5218-5220 Parkside avenue, 5222-5234 Parkside avenue, and 5238 Parkside avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Centennial Village LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Action: Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended
Result: Pass

160819

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160819
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing October 2016 as Breast Cancer Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and honoring Susan G. Komen Philadelphia for its charitable work in the field of breast cancer research and education.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160820

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160820
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Also naming the 2200 block of McClellan Street "James C. 'Hott' Hudgins, Jr. Way" to honor the memory of James C. Hudgins, Jr., to recognize his years of service to his community, and to memorialize his lasting legacy.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160821

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160821
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Appointing Paulette Adams, Jennifer Kates, Michael Koonce, Angel Rodriguez, and Courtney Voss to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160822

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160822
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Committee on Education and the Committee on the Disabled and Persons with Special Needs to hold joint hearings regarding the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160824

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160824
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Calling upon the United States federal government to suspend construction on the Dakota Access Pipeline and expressing solidarity with the Indigenous resistance to the Dakota Access Pipeline.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160824

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

160810

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160810
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Chapter 19-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Realty Transfer Tax," by closing certain loopholes, including by amending the definition of "value" as it relates to acquired real estate companies, the definitions of "real estate company" and "acquired real estate company," all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result: Pass

160811

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160811
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Chapter 16-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Maintenance and Supervision," by adding a new section requiring that all City buildings and facilities with bathrooms open to the public have baby diaper changing stations; and requiring the installation of diaper changing stations in connection with capital projects; all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result: Pass

160825

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160825
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing September 21, 2016, as World Alzheimer's Day and supporting Alzheimer's advocates, families, and caregivers in this City and around the world in their struggle for recognition, treatment, and an eventual cure for Alzheimer's disease.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160826

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160826
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring Greta Greenberger on her retirement after 25 years as tour director of City Hall and recognizing her dedication to the promotion and preservation of the history, heritage and beauty of this City.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160827

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160827
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Declaring October 2016 as "Mural Arts Month" in Philadelphia.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160828

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160828
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Calling on Congress to reinstate abortion service coverage for women enrolled in public insurance programs by enacting the Equal Access to Abortion Coverage in Health Insurance (EACH Woman) Act, and further calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to provide abortion coverage in public insurance programs in Pennsylvania and lift the ban on such coverage in private insurance plans sold through the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Exchange.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160829

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160829
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing Council's Committees on Public Safety, Commerce & Economic Development, and Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold Public hearings concerning recent home invasions and armed robberies that have victimized Asian business owners in the City.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160830

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160830
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Commemorating the 2016 Philly Black Expo and Thanking the Philly Black Business Network for Cultivating the City's Black Business Leaders.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160831

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160831
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and Honoring Nicholas Panarella, Jr., Esquire.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160832

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160832
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bill No. 1885's proposal to withhold all state funding from Philadelphia.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

160791

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:39 GMT

File #: 160791
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Declaring the City of Philadelphia to be a "Bee Friendly City" that supports all of our numerous bee species.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

160795

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:39 GMT

File #: 160795
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Nineteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

160799

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:39 GMT

File #: 160799
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Acknowledging the efforts of the Philadelphia Health Department and Board of Health to reduce the high rate of smoking in low-income neighborhoods and calling attention to the intense marketing efforts in these neighborhoods to encourage smoking.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

160708-AAA

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:39 GMT

File #: 160708-AAA
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones, under certain terms and conditions.
Action: READ
Result:

160708-AAA

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160708-AAA
Ver.: 3
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones, under certain terms and conditions.
Action: AMENDED
Result:

160708-AAA

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

160708-AAA

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

File #: 160708-AAA
Ver.: 4
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area," by providing for additional Keystone Opportunity Expansion Zones, under certain terms and conditions.
Action: AMENDED
Result:

160708-AAA

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:41 GMT

160330-A

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:39 GMT

File #: 160330-A
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Section 14-503 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "/NCA, Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District," by amending the subsection entitled "East Falls Neighborhood" and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: READ AND PASSED
Result: Pass

160812

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

160816

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

160818

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

160819

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

160822

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

160823

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160823
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and congratulating Perryman Building and Construction for being awarded The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) and Fortune Magazine's Inner City 100 Honor.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

160825

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

160826

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

160827

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160827
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Declaring October 2016 as "Mural Arts Month" in Philadelphia.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

160829

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

160830

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

160831

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT

File #: 160831
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and Honoring Nicholas Panarella, Jr., Esquire.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

160809

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:26:42 GMT