Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/4/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (65) 65 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 240268 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you 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 240020 - Not for approval Bill Number 240058 - Not for approval Bill Number 240119 Bill Number 240121 Bill Number 240122 Bill Number 240159 Bill Number 240177 Bill Number 240178 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240269 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the reappointment of Reginald Streater to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240270 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the reappointment of Sarah-Ashley Andrews to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240271 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the reappointment of Chau Wing Lam to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240272 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the reappointment of Joyce Wilkerson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240273 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Crystal Cubbage to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240274 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Wanda Novales to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240275 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Cheryl Harper to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240276 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Whitney Jones to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240277 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Joan Stern to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240278 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that on April 03, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 14, 2024: Bill No. 240014 Bill No. 240016 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240279 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that on April 03, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on March 21, 2024: Bill No. 240010-A Bill No. 240008 Bill No. 240009 Bill No. 240011 Bill No. 240089-A Bill No. 240013-A READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240251 0     Resolution Authorizing the creation of a task force to study and develop proposals, strategies, and recommendations to enhance parental/guardian engagement, oversight, accountability, and resources within the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240239 0     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 2201 Christian Street, Philadelphia, PA 19146 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240252 0     Resolution Honoring Philadelphia 76ers’ Hall of Famer Allen Iverson for his trailblazing career in the National Basketball Association and recognizing AI as a Philadelphia Basketball Living Legend. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240253 0     Resolution Recognizing and supporting the health and wellness of Black mamas and birthing people by acknowledging April 11 - 17, 2024, as “Black Maternal Health Week” in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240240 0     Bill Amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” to revise and clarify certain provisions related to City parks and recreation facilities and make related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240254 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Crystal Cubbage to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240255 0     Resolution Confirming the reappointment of Sarah-Ashley Andrews to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240256 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Joan Stern to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240257 0     Resolution Confirming the reappointment of Reginald Streater to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240258 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Wanda Novales to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240259 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Whitney Jones to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240260 0     Resolution Confirming the reappointment of Chau Wing Lam to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240261 0     Resolution Confirming the reappointment of Joyce Wilkerson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240262 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Cheryl Harper to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240263 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Evin Jarrett, the Lead Building Trades Instructor at Mayfair School, for his exemplary service expanding vocational training opportunities for Philadelphia’s youth. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240241 0     Bill Amending Section 14-704 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Open Space and Natural Resources” by changing the applicability of steep slope protection requirements for certain stream restoration activities, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240242 0     Bill 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. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240243 0     Bill Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a staircase in the vicinity of 1951 East Monmouth Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240264 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the staff of McPherson Square Library for their heroic efforts in building and maintaining safe spaces within one of the most vulnerable, but resilient, communities in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240244 0     Bill Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District” by removing the exemption from the landscaping standards in the Zoning Code, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240245 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to modify requirements and authorizations related to the City’s residential eviction diversion program, including associated changes to the landlord and tenant relationship, and to make certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240265 0     Resolution Recognizing April 2024 as Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, and commending the work of HUNE - Hispanos Unidos Para Ninos Excepcionales - in supporting people living with autism as well as their families and loved ones. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240266 0     Resolution honoring Jim Ridgeway, member of the 24th District PDAC, whose lifelong residence in Harrowgate has inspired his community outreach and clean-up efforts. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240267 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committees on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless and Licenses and Inspections to hold public hearings to examine the conditions of rental housing, rental code enforcement, and the need for rental repairs throughout the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240246 0     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes, and Collections,” and Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by authorizing access to legal representation for certain owners of blighted and deteriorated dwellings and providing for tax forgiveness and exemptions for improvements to certain deteriorated areas and dwellings to incentivize the creation and improvement of affordable housing units, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240247-A 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Kensington Avenue, Buckius Street, Frankford Avenue, and Tioga Street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240248 0     Bill Amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District,” to expand the applicable area in the vicinity of Buckius Street and Tioga Street all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240249 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of the Philadelphia Code by amending Section 14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses” to amend provisions related to the Transit Improvements bonus and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240250 0     Bill Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments along the 700 Block of Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240176-A 1     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and to the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240176-A 1     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and to the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240177 1     Bill Amending Bill No. 230145, entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240177 1     Bill Amending Bill No. 230145, entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240178 1     Bill Amending Bill No. 230144, entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2024 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240178 1     Bill Amending Bill No. 230144, entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2024 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240088 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code (“Protection of Displaced Contract Workers”) to provide protections for service employees, including laid-off employees, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240088 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code (“Protection of Displaced Contract Workers”) to provide protections for service employees, including laid-off employees, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240176-A 1     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2024 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and to the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240177 1     Bill Amending Bill No. 230145, entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240178 1     Bill Amending Bill No. 230144, entitled “An Ordinance To adopt a Capital Program for the Six Fiscal Years 2024-2029 Inclusive,” by revising various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2024 Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240088 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code (“Protection of Displaced Contract Workers”) to provide protections for service employees, including laid-off employees, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240223 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the 44th and Aspen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 644-646 North Fortieth street, a portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 827 North Fortieth street, 843 North Fortieth street, 847 North Fortieth street, 849 North Fortieth street, 851 North Fortieth street, 865 North Fortieth street and 867 North Fortieth street, and a portion of the Sarah Allen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 818 North Fortieth street and 830 North Fortieth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with North 40th Street LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240227 0     Resolution Calling on President Biden and Congress to prioritize a permanent reauthorization and funding of the bipartisan Affordable Connectivity Program (“ACP”). ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240229 0     Resolution Authorizing the participation of Philadelphia in the 2024 cohort of the Pennsylvania Blueprint Communities Program. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240230 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2903 Cecil B Moore Avenue, 2907 Cecil B Moore Avenue and 2925 Cecil B Moore Avenue in the Fifth 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240019 0     Bill Adopting an Amendment to Section V of the Articles of Incorporation of the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development by increasing the Authority's term of existence to a date fifty years from the date of approval of Articles of Amendment by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240252 0     Resolution Honoring Philadelphia 76ers’ Hall of Famer Allen Iverson for his trailblazing career in the National Basketball Association and recognizing AI as a Philadelphia Basketball Living Legend. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240253 0     Resolution Recognizing and supporting the health and wellness of Black mamas and birthing people by acknowledging April 11 - 17, 2024, as “Black Maternal Health Week” in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240263 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week, Evin Jarrett, the Lead Building Trades Instructor at Mayfair School, for his exemplary service expanding vocational training opportunities for Philadelphia’s youth. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240264 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the staff of McPherson Square Library for their heroic efforts in building and maintaining safe spaces within one of the most vulnerable, but resilient, communities in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240265 0     Resolution Recognizing April 2024 as Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, and commending the work of HUNE - Hispanos Unidos Para Ninos Excepcionales - in supporting people living with autism as well as their families and loved ones. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240266 0     Resolution honoring Jim Ridgeway, member of the 24th District PDAC, whose lifelong residence in Harrowgate has inspired his community outreach and clean-up efforts. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240267 0     Resolution Authorizing the Joint Committees on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless and Licenses and Inspections to hold public hearings to examine the conditions of rental housing, rental code enforcement, and the need for rental repairs throughout the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available