Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 1/23/2025 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400, City Hall Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (57) 57 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Name Type Title Action Result Tally Action Details Video 250031 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that on December 23, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on December 12, 2024: Bill No. 240932 Bill No. 241055 Bill No. 240159 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250032 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that on December 23, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on December 19, 2024: Bill No. 240963 Bill No. 240964-A Bill No. 240966 Bill No. 240967 Bill No. 240968 Bill No. 240969 Bill No. 240970 Bill No. 240971 Bill No. 240972 Bill No. 240973 Bill No. 241062-A Bill No. 241084 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250033 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that on January 15, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on December 12, 2024: Bill No. 240430 Bill No. 240612 Bill No. 240871 Bill No. 241029 Bill No. 241031 Bill No. 241050 Bill No. 241051 Bill No. 241052 Bill No. 241053 Bill No. 241054 Bill No. 241058 Bill No. 241061 Bill No. 241063 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250034 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that on January 15, 2025, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on December 19, 2024: Bill No. 241022 Bill No. 241023 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250035 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that on January 22, 2025, I signed the following bill, which was passed by Council at its session on December 12, 2024: Bill No. 241025 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250036 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250037 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2406, 2434, 2440, 2444 N. 6th Street, 2425, 2427 N. 7th Street 2400, 2403, 2455 N. 15th Street, 2424, 2460 N. 16th Street, 2415 N. Bancroft Street, 1509 W. Boston Street, 1500, 1507 W. Cumberland Street, 1501-03, 1510 W. Firth Street, 1422, 1437 W. Hagert Street, 1422, 1430 Letterly Street, 2434, 2438, 2440, 2445 N. Marshall Street, 2452 N. Mole Street, 2418, 2419, 2421, 2428, 2433 N. Sydenham Street in the 5th 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250038 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2406, 2434, 2440, and 2444 N 6th St; 2425 and 2427 N 7th St; and 2434, 2438, 2440, and 2445 N Marshall Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250039 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 623R N. 55th Street, 5110 Harlan Street, 5122-24 Harlan Street, 2715 N. Dover Street, 2715 N. Dover Street, 2731 N. 29th Street, 2738 W. Silver Street, 2703 W. Sterner Street, 2714 W. Sterner Street, 2717 W. Sterner Street, 2627 W. Lehigh Avenue, 2629-31 W. Lehigh Avenue, 2623 W. Silver Street, 2726 W. Sterner Street, 2705 W. Sterner Street, 2710 W. Sterner Street, 2723 W. Sterner Street, 2731 W. Sterner Street, 2655 W. Silver Street, 2626 W. Silver Street, 2720 N. 28th Street, 2715 W. Sterner Street, 2749 W. Sterner Street, 2733 W. Sterner Street, 2647 W. Lehigh Avenue, 2711 W. Sterner Street, 2628 W. Silver Street, 2655 W. Seltzer Street, 2820 N. Newkirk Street, 2758 N. 28th Street, 2719 N. 29th Street, 2602 W. Sterner Street, and 2651 W. Silver Street in the Fourth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelph READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250040 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 719 S. 51st Street, 1124 S. 56th Street, and 1218 N. 41st Street in the Third 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 250001 0     Bill Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250002 0     Bill Authorizing various encroachments in the vicinity of 546 South 45th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250003 0     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 20-40 S 33rd St., Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250004 0     Bill Amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 230577), approved November 13, 2023, entitled “Granting permission to Wynnefield/Overbrook Eruv Association, in order to demarcate the boundaries of a Wynnefield/Overbrook eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and other ancillary facilities including a maximum of one hundred poles and forty-five pieces of plexiglass along, over, and in certain public rights-of-way and City streets, and/or to attach such demarcation facilities to existing facilities owned by other entities authorized by other City ordinances, subject to such owner’s consent; all under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250005 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on North 22nd Street, from Spring Garden Street to Green Street and remove a travel lane on North 22nd Street within the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250006 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 13th Street, from Cecil B. Moore Avenue to Diamond Street, all under certain terms and conditions Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250007 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on N. 23rd Street between Race Street and Market Street, under certain terms and conditions Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250008 0     Bill Authorizing the vacating of Clarion Street from Addison Street to its terminus northwardly therefrom and the reserving and plotting upon City Plan No. 308 of a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and water main purposes within the lines of said Clarion Street being vacated and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right of way, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250009 0     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 542 Christian St., Philadelphia, PA 19147, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 250010 0     Resolution A Resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, recognizing its pivotal role in securing equal voting rights for African Americans and other marginalized groups, and advancing civil rights in the United States. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250011 0     Resolution A resolution celebrating the life, legacy, and unwavering commitment of Rabbi Solomon Isaacson, leader of Congregation Beth Solomon and dedicated advocate for Jewish as well as broader faith-based and social services communities. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250012 0     Resolution Recognizing January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250013 0     Resolution Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 33rd Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250014 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3862 and 3864 Pennsgrove St and 1118 N 39th Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250015 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington for being recognized as Superintendent of the Year by the District Administration Leadership Institute. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250016 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings on the existence, purpose, use and procedures surrounding the School District of Philadelphia’s reassignment rooms - sometimes called the rubber room. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250017 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 240817, entitled “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” for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250018 0     Resolution Amending Resolution No. 240834-A, which the Council adopted on December 19, 2024, entitled “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,” to make a technical correction. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250019 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 623R N. 55th Street, 5110 Harlan Street, 5122-24 Harlan Street, 2715 N. Dover Street, 2715 N. Dover Street, 2731 N. 29th Street, 2738 W. Silver Street, 2703 W. Sterner Street, 2714 W. Sterner Street, 2717 W. Sterner Street, 2627 W. Lehigh Avenue, 2629-31 W. Lehigh Avenue, 2623 W. Silver Street, 2726 W. Sterner Street, 2705 W. Sterner Street, 2710 W. Sterner Street, 2723 W. Sterner Street, 2731 W. Sterner Street, 2655 W. Silver Street, 2626 W. Silver Street, 2720 N. 28th Street, 2715 W. Sterner Street, 2749 W. Sterner Street, 2733 W. Sterner Street, 2647 W. Lehigh Avenue, 2711 W. Sterner Street, 2628 W. Silver Street, 2655 W. Seltzer Street, 2820 N. Newkirk Street, 2758 N. 28th Street, 2719 N. 29th Street, 2602 W. Sterner Street, and 2651 W. Silver 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 ti Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250020 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council’s Committee of the Whole to conduct hearings to assess the implementation of a mandatory millage rate adjustment review in response to City-wide property assessments conducted by the Office of Property Assessment, with the goal of maintaining revenue neutrality to alleviate increasing tax burdens on Philadelphia taxpayers. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250021 0     Resolution Condemning President Donald J. Trump for his selection of underqualified cabinet, subcabinet, and leadership nominees to further advance his Project 2025 agenda and undermine the integrity of American democracy, equity, human rights, and freedom. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250022 0     Resolution Also naming N. 10th Street between Oxford Street and Master Street as “Paula Peebles Way.” Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250023 0     Resolution Congratulating the Temple University men’s basketball team for winning their 2,000th game Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250024 0     Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of President Jimmy Carter. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250025 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Jackie Pettyjohn, the “First Lady of SEPTA,” on her retirement after forty years as SEPTA’s first female train engineer. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250026 0     Resolution Honoring the work of The Philadelphia Anti-Trafficking Coalition and The Salvation Army to raise awareness of victims and survivors of human trafficking during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250027 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold a hearing on detainer policy in the City of Philadelphia, and calling on the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania to provide an overview of its policies and practices regarding detainer issuance on individuals with post trial probation and parole sentences. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250028 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor to Hold Hearings Exploring the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax and its Impact on Philadelphia Businesses, Trades, and Consumers Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250029 0     Resolution Recognizing the devastation caused by the wildfires to the Los Angeles community, the accelerating rate of climate change, and calling on the City of Philadelphia to provide the funding and resources necessary to fully update and implement human-centered climate mitigation and resilience plans. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250030 0     Resolution Also naming Market Street from 7th to 8th as Emma Chappell Way, in honor of the trailblazing work she did to establish the City’s first bank operated by a Black woman. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 250017 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 240817, entitled “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” for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 250017 0     Resolution Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 240817, entitled “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” for the purpose of reconsideration by the Council of the vote by which said bill passed Council. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240724 0     Resolution Calling upon the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to strengthen enforcement against illegal activity in merchants that impact neighborhoods throughout the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 241098 0     Resolution Honoring Central High School for Winning the 2024 PIAA District 12 AAA Team Title for the fourth consecutive year and celebrating their impressive sweep of team, singles, and doubles championships. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 241099 0     Resolution Honoring Imhotep Charter High School for winning the 2024 Public League 6A and PIAA District 7 Football Championships and celebrating their legacy of excellence. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 250010 0     Resolution A Resolution commemorating the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, recognizing its pivotal role in securing equal voting rights for African Americans and other marginalized groups, and advancing civil rights in the United States. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 250011 0     Resolution A resolution celebrating the life, legacy, and unwavering commitment of Rabbi Solomon Isaacson, leader of Congregation Beth Solomon and dedicated advocate for Jewish as well as broader faith-based and social services communities. ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE Pass   Action details Not available 250012 0     Resolution Recognizing January 2025 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 250013 0     Resolution Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 33rd Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 250015 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating School District of Philadelphia Superintendent Dr. Tony Watlington for being recognized as Superintendent of the Year by the District Administration Leadership Institute. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 250016 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings on the existence, purpose, use and procedures surrounding the School District of Philadelphia’s reassignment rooms - sometimes called the rubber room. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 250020 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council’s Committee of the Whole to conduct hearings to assess the implementation of a mandatory millage rate adjustment review in response to City-wide property assessments conducted by the Office of Property Assessment, with the goal of maintaining revenue neutrality to alleviate increasing tax burdens on Philadelphia taxpayers. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 250023 0     Resolution Congratulating the Temple University men’s basketball team for winning their 2,000th game ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 250024 0     Resolution Honoring the Life and Legacy of President Jimmy Carter. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 250025 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Jackie Pettyjohn, the “First Lady of SEPTA,” on her retirement after forty years as SEPTA’s first female train engineer. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 250026 0     Resolution Honoring the work of The Philadelphia Anti-Trafficking Coalition and The Salvation Army to raise awareness of victims and survivors of human trafficking during National Human Trafficking Prevention Month. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 250028 0 a   Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor to Hold Hearings Exploring the Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax and its Impact on Philadelphia Businesses, Trades, and Consumers ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available