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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 2/9/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 400
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230100 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting an ordinance constituting the Twenty-Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First Class City Revenue Bond Act and READ AND FILED   Action details Not available
230101 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Slice Wireless Solutions, Inc. for the operation, maintenance and expansion of a neutral-host radio, cellular and WiFi system and other wireless services, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND FILED   Action details Not available
230102 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220770, and 220942, which were passed by Council on January 26, 2023, were signed by the Mayor on February 8, 2023.READ AND FILED   Action details Not available
230082 0  ResolutionAlso naming the 700 block of North Broad Street (between Fairmount Avenue and Brown Street) “Rev. Dr. Herbert H. Lusk II Way”, to honor the astounding, Christ-driven legacy of the Senior Pastor of the Greater Exodus Baptist Church and CEO of People for People, Inc.Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended   Action details Not available
230083 0  ResolutionHonoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 31st Annual African American Children’s Book Fair.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230084 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating Philadelphia Eagles Seasonal Sports Performance Associate Autumn Lockwood, the first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230085 0  ResolutionHonoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Monica Miraglilo, for the work of her company, Girlbuild, which trains women how to renovate, design, and finance their own home improvement projects.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230086 0  ResolutionExpressing Philadelphia City Council’s support for graduate student workers at Temple University and urging Temple University to return to the table and bargain a fair and equitable contract with its graduate student workers.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230087 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1736 North 22nd Street located in the 5th 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
230088 0  ResolutionCongratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their National Football Conference Championship Win, and Challenging the City Council of Kansas City to a bet that the Eagles will beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230089 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the status of capital programs for infrastructure repair as well as for toxic hazard remediation in Philadelphia's public schools.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230090 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the School District of Philadelphia’s use of in-school and out-of-school suspension as well as other disciplinary tactics to understand what actions merit such a penalty.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230091 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine statistics for in-school violence protocols, student-to-student violence, parent-to-parent violence, and teacher safety.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230092 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Chris DeShields, a SEPTA bus operator, for his heroism and the bravery he exhibited while stopping a carjacking and protecting his fellow citizens.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230093 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings on the status of Hilco Redevelopment Partners proposed Bellwether District Development Project, formerly known as the Sunoco Refinery Site.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230094 0  ResolutionHonoring Philadelphia artist King Saladeen for his artistic contributions to Philadelphia and for his community advocacy through his foundation, Create Motivate Inspire.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230095 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Evette Denise Jones, a caring educator, fierce advocate, and a lifelong community builder, who has tirelessly fought for the children, teachers, and parents of Philadelphia and for schools that meet the needs of the communities that they serve.Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230078 0  BillAuthorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 3317-33 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.Referred   Action details Not available
230096 0  ResolutionAlso naming 53rd Street, between Parrish Street and Westminster Avenue, “Ethel Hedgemon Lyle Way,” in honor of Ethel Hedgemon Lyle, principal Founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the oldest Greek-letter organization for college-trained African American women in the United States of America.Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended   Action details Not available
230097 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 4993 W. Girard Avenue 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.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230079 0  BillConstituting the Twenty-Seventh Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Restated General WaterIntroduced and Referred   Action details Not available
230080 0  BillContinuing a neighborhood improvement district, known as the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of North 2nd Street from the north side of Callowhill Street to the south side of Girard Avenue, both sides of North 3rd Street from Spring Garden Street to the south side of Wildey Street, Spring Garden Street from North 2nd Street to the eastern side of North 5th Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; designating the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, Inc., relating to the DistriIntroduced and Referred   Action details Not available
230098 0  ResolutionInitiating action to continue a neighborhood improvement district, known as the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, in an area that generally includes both sides of North 2nd Street from the north side of Callowhill Street to the south side of Girard Avenue, both sides of North 3rd Street from Spring Garden Street to the south side of Wildey Street, Spring Garden Street from North 2nd Street to the eastern side of North 5th Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; for which the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District, Inc., which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Committee on Rules and the Clerk of Council to take all actions that are required by the Community and Economic Improvement Act prior to enactment of an ordinance that would formally continue the District.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
230081 0  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of a Music Office, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.Introduced   Action details Not available
230099 0  ResolutionProposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of a Music Office, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.Introduced   Action details Not available
220733 1  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change the requirements for contributions and minimum balance of the Budget Stabilization Reserve and make other technical changes; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL   Action details Not available
220733 1  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change the requirements for contributions and minimum balance of the Budget Stabilization Reserve and make other technical changes; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
220743 1  ResolutionProposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter changing the requirement for contributions and minimum balance of the Budget Stabilization Reserve and making other technical changes; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
220864 1  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Division of Workforce Solutions within the Department of Commerce, to promote workforce development activity serving Philadelphians seeking jobs and training opportunities in the public or private sectors; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL   Action details Not available
220864 1  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Division of Workforce Solutions within the Department of Commerce, to promote workforce development activity serving Philadelphians seeking jobs and training opportunities in the public or private sectors; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
220865 1  BillAmending Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commerce,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Workforce Development Activity and Reporting,” to promote workforce development activity, and to require the Department of Commerce to report to Council certain aggregate information regarding employment rates and training opportunities, and to report on assessments of the economic impact of the City’s workforce development programs, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL   Action details Not available
220865 1  BillAmending Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commerce,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Workforce Development Activity and Reporting,” to promote workforce development activity, and to require the Department of Commerce to report to Council certain aggregate information regarding employment rates and training opportunities, and to report on assessments of the economic impact of the City’s workforce development programs, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
220872 1  ResolutionProposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Division of Workforce Solutions within the Department of Commerce, to promote workforce development activity serving Philadelphians seeking jobs and training opportunities in the public or private sectors; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
230004 1  BillProviding 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 civil service exemptions for staff of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL   Action details Not available
230004 1  BillProviding 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 civil service exemptions for staff of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
230016 1  ResolutionProposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for exemption from civil service for staff of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.   Action details Not available
220244 0  BillAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a new Chapter 21-3300, entitled “Flag Raisings,” to establish uniform standards for flag raising ceremonies, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL   Action details Not available
220244 0  BillAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a new Chapter 21-3300, entitled “Flag Raisings,” to establish uniform standards for flag raising ceremonies, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
220733 1  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to change the requirements for contributions and minimum balance of the Budget Stabilization Reserve and make other technical changes; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
220864 1  BillProviding for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the creation of the Division of Workforce Solutions within the Department of Commerce, to promote workforce development activity serving Philadelphians seeking jobs and training opportunities in the public or private sectors; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
220865 1  BillAmending Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commerce,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Workforce Development Activity and Reporting,” to promote workforce development activity, and to require the Department of Commerce to report to Council certain aggregate information regarding employment rates and training opportunities, and to report on assessments of the economic impact of the City’s workforce development programs, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
230004 1  BillProviding 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 civil service exemptions for staff of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
220244 0  BillAmending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a new Chapter 21-3300, entitled “Flag Raisings,” to establish uniform standards for flag raising ceremonies, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
210434 0  ResolutionCalling on the City of Philadelphia to implement minimum force training for all law enforcement officers.FAILED   Action details Not available
230062 0  ResolutionUrging the U.S Congress to pass H.R. 1280, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act of 2021.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230063 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2252 Hope Street and 2309 Palethorp Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230068 0  ResolutionApproving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Independence Mall Urban Renewal Area, Unit No. 4, identified by house number and street address as 217-253 North Ninth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with 800 Vine Senior Housing LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
220689 0  ResolutionAppointing Miquon Brinkley to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
220690 0  ResolutionAppointing Jeffrey Brown to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
221036 0  ResolutionAppointing Paul Badger to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
221037 0  ResolutionAppointing Valerija Beares to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
221038 0  ResolutionAppointing Anna Boni to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230082 0  ResolutionAlso naming the 700 block of North Broad Street (between Fairmount Avenue and Brown Street) “Rev. Dr. Herbert H. Lusk II Way”, to honor the astounding, Christ-driven legacy of the Senior Pastor of the Greater Exodus Baptist Church and CEO of People for People, Inc.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230089 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the status of capital programs for infrastructure repair as well as for toxic hazard remediation in Philadelphia's public schools.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230090 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the School District of Philadelphia’s use of in-school and out-of-school suspension as well as other disciplinary tactics to understand what actions merit such a penalty.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230091 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine statistics for in-school violence protocols, student-to-student violence, parent-to-parent violence, and teacher safety.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230093 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings on the status of Hilco Redevelopment Partners proposed Bellwether District Development Project, formerly known as the Sunoco Refinery Site.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230096 0  ResolutionAlso naming 53rd Street, between Parrish Street and Westminster Avenue, “Ethel Hedgemon Lyle Way,” in honor of Ethel Hedgemon Lyle, principal Founder of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated®, the oldest Greek-letter organization for college-trained African American women in the United States of America.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230083 0  ResolutionHonoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 31st Annual African American Children’s Book Fair.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230084 0  ResolutionHonoring and celebrating Philadelphia Eagles Seasonal Sports Performance Associate Autumn Lockwood, the first Black woman to coach in the Super Bowl.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230085 0  ResolutionHonoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Monica Miraglilo, for the work of her company, Girlbuild, which trains women how to renovate, design, and finance their own home improvement projects.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230086 0  ResolutionExpressing Philadelphia City Council’s support for graduate student workers at Temple University and urging Temple University to return to the table and bargain a fair and equitable contract with its graduate student workers.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230088 0  ResolutionCongratulating the Philadelphia Eagles on their National Football Conference Championship Win, and Challenging the City Council of Kansas City to a bet that the Eagles will beat the Chiefs in Super Bowl LVII.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230090 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Education to hold public hearings to examine the School District of Philadelphia’s use of in-school and out-of-school suspension as well as other disciplinary tactics to understand what actions merit such a penalty.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230094 0  ResolutionHonoring Philadelphia artist King Saladeen for his artistic contributions to Philadelphia and for his community advocacy through his foundation, Create Motivate Inspire.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
230095 0  ResolutionHonoring and recognizing Evette Denise Jones, a caring educator, fierce advocate, and a lifelong community builder, who has tirelessly fought for the children, teachers, and parents of Philadelphia and for schools that meet the needs of the communities that they serve.ADOPTED   Action details Not available