City of Philadelphia - Meeting of CITY COUNCIL on 10/26/2017 at 10:00 AM

170929

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170929
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing the Service of Women Veterans in the United States of America and the Extraordinary Contributions of the Women Veterans Center.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170930

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170930
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing October 22-28, 2017 as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in the City of Philadelphia.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170931

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170931
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Celebrating United Bank of Philadelphia on Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of Its Founding.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170932

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170932
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing the 50th Anniversary of the Clean Air Council and the 35th Anniversary of Joe Minott's Service to the Organization.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170933

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170933
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and Honoring Joseph M. Starinieri for his service as an educator and for his passion and dedication for providing a quality education to underprivileged children.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170934

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170934
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-Third 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

170924

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170924
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cheltenham Avenue, Ditman Street, Cottman Avenue, Ditman Street, Bleigh Avenue, Edmund Street, Cottman Avenue, Vandike Street, Robbins Street, Torresdale Avenue, Deveraux Avenue, and Hegerman Street.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result: Pass

170935

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170935
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and honoring the UniverSoul Circus for 24 years of outstanding productions on a local and national level.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170936

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170936
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to amend Section 412.2 of the Pennsylvania Election Code to increase the minimum compensation provided to election officers and workers, which has not been increased in decades.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170937

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170937
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Designating the Week of Sunday November 12, 2017 through Saturday November 18, 2017 as Child Gun Safety Awareness Week in the City of Philadelphia.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170938

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170938
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring and recognizing the Philadelphia Sunday SUN and its founder, Jerome "Jerry" Mondesire, on the Occasion of the SUN's 25th Anniversary
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170939

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170939
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring and recognizing Claudia Sherrod for her dedication to improving her neighborhood, Point Breeze, on the occasion of her retirement as executive director of South Philadelphia H.O.M.E.S., Inc.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170940

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170940
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring and commending Chickie's and Pete's for 40 years as an iconic Philadelphia establishment.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170941

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170941
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing Council's Standing Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings on the PhilaPort Capital Investment Program and future development of the port.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170942

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170942
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Standing Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings to examine progress in implementation of Tax Reform Commission recommendations, the impact of implemented recommendations, and further opportunities for enhancing the competitiveness of Philadelphia's tax structure.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170943

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170943
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Appointing Blane Stoddart to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170944

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170944
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing Ky Dele, founder of the Made Man Initiative, for her work inspiring, educating, and outfitting underserved men.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170925

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170925
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Terminating a no parking regulation on Ivy Hill Road between Mansfield Avenue and Hazelwood Drive (northeast entrance), south side.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result: Pass

170926

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170926
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Establishing a one way regulation on Hazelwood Drive at Ivy Hill Road.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result: Pass

170945

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170945
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and celebrating the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation's 50th Anniversary as they honor the patients, caregivers, and professionals who strive to achieve a future free of Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170946

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170946
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing Drexel University and the Task Force Dragon Battalion of the Reserve Officer Training Corps for providing a veteran friendly community and producing quality leaders from the City of Philadelphia over the last 99 years.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170947

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170947
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring and recognizing the Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts for its over 200-year history of providing Philadelphia with exhibitions on fine art, outstanding educational opportunities for our artistic students, and for their fundraising abilities.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170927

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170927
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Approving the plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment and charges of the Center City District for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to the central business district of the City of Philadelphia for 2018-2022; amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 1069, approved November 2, 1990, as amended by Bill No. 960631, approved November 25, 1996, and as further amended by Bill No. 120800, approved December 21, 2012) adopted pursuant to the "Municipality Authorities Act of 1945," P.L. 382, as amended, in order to add to the central business district area to be served by the Center City District the surface area of property more commonly known as the Viaduct Rail Park; and approving estimated costs for debt service through 2045; all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result: Pass

170948

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170948
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 Twenty-Fifth 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 terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170949

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170949
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the Department of Human Services' Community Umbrella Agencies scorecard.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result: Pass

170950

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170950
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 Twelfth 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

170928

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170928
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Section 9-627 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Commercial Establishments on Residential Blockfaces," by revising requirements and making related changes, under certain terms and conditions.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result: Pass

170908

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170908
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Also naming 1300 S. 46th Street "Ruby Knight Way" in honor of the Woodland Avenue Community Historian and a beloved resident of the Woodland Avenue Community.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

170910

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170910
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-Third 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:

170913

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170913
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Affirming the right of people with disabilities to technology and information access.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

170915

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170915
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 2610 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with New Kensington Community Development Corporation and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

170916

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170916
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-Ninth 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:

170918

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170918
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 Fifty-Ninth 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:

170674-A

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170674-A
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Section 10-825 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Stun Guns," by further providing for the regulation of stun guns, also known as electric or electronic incapacitation devices, under certain terms and conditions.
Action: READ AND PASSED
Result: Pass

170929

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:07 GMT

170930

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:07 GMT

File #: 170930
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing October 22-28, 2017 as Lead Poisoning Prevention Week in the City of Philadelphia.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

170931

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170931
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Celebrating United Bank of Philadelphia on Occasion of the 25th Anniversary of Its Founding.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

170932

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

170933

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

170935

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170935
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and honoring the UniverSoul Circus for 24 years of outstanding productions on a local and national level.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

170937

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

170938

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

170939

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

170940

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:07 GMT

File #: 170940
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring and commending Chickie's and Pete's for 40 years as an iconic Philadelphia establishment.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

170941

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:07 GMT

170942

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:07 GMT

170944

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:07 GMT

170945

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:07 GMT

170946

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:07 GMT

170947

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:07 GMT

170949

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

170683-A

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170683-A
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Continuing the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its termination date in the area bounded generally by the north side of Allegheny Avenue, the west side of Memphis Street between Allegheny Avenue and East Westmoreland Street, the south side of East Westmoreland Street, the property line of 3300 Agate Street and the back of properties facing west along the east side of Tulip Street between Westmoreland and Ontario Streets, the south side of Ontario Street, the west side of Tulip Street between Ontario and Tioga Streets, the north side of Tioga Street, the back of properties facing west on the east side of Tulip Street between Tioga and Venango Streets, the back of properties facing south along the north side of Venango Street, including the property located at 2301-07 East Venango Street, and the back of properties facing east along the west side of Amber Street, as well as the properties located at 2066-80 East Tioga Street and 2082 East Tioga Street; continuing the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Inc., a Pennsylv
Action: READ
Result:

170683-A

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

File #: 170683-A
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Continuing the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its termination date in the area bounded generally by the north side of Allegheny Avenue, the west side of Memphis Street between Allegheny Avenue and East Westmoreland Street, the south side of East Westmoreland Street, the property line of 3300 Agate Street and the back of properties facing west along the east side of Tulip Street between Westmoreland and Ontario Streets, the south side of Ontario Street, the west side of Tulip Street between Ontario and Tioga Streets, the north side of Tioga Street, the back of properties facing west on the east side of Tulip Street between Tioga and Venango Streets, the back of properties facing south along the north side of Venango Street, including the property located at 2301-07 East Venango Street, and the back of properties facing east along the west side of Amber Street, as well as the properties located at 2066-80 East Tioga Street and 2082 East Tioga Street; continuing the Port Richmond Industrial Development Enterprise Inc., a Pennsylv
Action: AMENDED
Result:

170683-A

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:06 GMT

170720

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170720
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Authorizing the plotting upon City Plan Nos. 146 and 271 of two rights-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and the striking from said City Plans and abandoning of all or portions of four other rights-of-way for various utility purposes, all lying within the area southeast of Delaware Avenue and northeast of Ellen Street, and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way being plotted, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: READ AND PASSED
Result: Pass

170802

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170802
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Authorizing Mark Melini, ("Owner") to install, own and maintain various pedestrian enhancement encroachments at 701-39 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 ("Property"), under certain terms and conditions.
Action: READ AND PASSED
Result: Pass

170724

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 18:28:04 GMT

File #: 170724
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Title 15 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Parks and Recreation," by requiring the public posting of hours of operations for libraries and recreation centers, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: READ AND PASSED
Result: Pass