Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/23/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (124) 124 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 240521 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240522 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area, identified as a portion of 3030 North Twentieth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with NewCourtland Apartments at Clearfield LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240523 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the re-appointment of William Bergman to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240524 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Cheryl Gaston to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240525 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the re-appointment of Ismail Shahid to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240526 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the re-appointment of James Snell to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240527 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Tonetta Graham to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240528 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution appointing Marc Jenkins to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240529 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that 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 240301 Bill Number 240305 Bill Number 240333 Bill Number 240336 - 45 days requested Bill Number 240382 - 45 days requested Bill Number 240384 Bill Number 240385 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240530 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that on May 22, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on May 09, 2024: Bill No. 240192 Bill No. 240215 Bill No. 240216 Bill No. 240244 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240492 0     Bill Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240493 0     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 1532 Snyder Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19145, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240494 0     Bill Authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240495 0     Bill Authorizing the vacating of Beaumont Street from Fifty-First Street to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240496 0     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 6249 Catharine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240497 0     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 5013 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240498 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses”, by adding various locations to the section regulating the hours of operation of certain establishments and providing for penalties within those various locations, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240499 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Locust Street, 8th Street, South Street, and Broad Street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240500 0     Bill Amending Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions” by adding a new Chapter creating requirements related to the operation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations installed at certain commercial and residential parcels, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240501 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Olney High School teacher Luz Marcela Alva de la Rosa for being honored with the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation’s Award for Distinguished Teachers. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240502 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Philadelphia Freeway by declaring June 1st, 2024, “Philadelphia Freeway Day” in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Philadelphia Freeway and his organization Freedom Thinkers Academy. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240503 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating April Verrett, the first African American woman to become the President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240504 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to explore existing partnerships between cultural institutions and schools in the City of Philadelphia and to evaluate the benefits of expanding these partnerships. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240505 0     Resolution Appointing Marc Jenkins to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240506 0     Resolution Declaring The Month of May in 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and further honoring Dr. Taliba Foster for her work in the field of mental health. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240507 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings to examine, understand, and unveil the resources website developed as a result of the Parent University 2.0. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended     Action details Not available 240508 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Coded by Kids for preparing underrepresented people for leadership roles within the tech and startup space. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240509 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating the Wilma Theater for receiving the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award, and celebrating the Wilma’s outstanding contributions to the world of theatre and Philadelphia’s diverse and vibrant arts and cultural landscape. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240510 0     Resolution Authorizing The Special Committee on Kensington to convene for the purpose of investigating and addressing the barriers to accessing treatment beds in the Kensington area. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240511 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating students from the Benjamin Franklin High School Building Trades and Property Maintenance Program, for their 100% passing rate of the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Exam. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240512 0     Resolution Authorizing the Council of the City of Philadelphia to hold hearings on the use and occupancy of 2100 W. Girard Avenue by the City of Philadelphia and it’s contractors and in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of Parker Administration officials including the Mayor, and other such witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240513 0     Resolution Celebrating May as Bicycle Awareness Month, recognizing the vibrant Philadelphia bicycling community, and calling for comprehensive bike lane accessibility across the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240514 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings on the Administration’s proposed Return to Office Policy, and the impact on the City’s workforce. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240515 0     Resolution Proclaiming May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month in celebration of America’s local governments and the National League of Cities’ historic centennial anniversary. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240516 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Tioga Urban Renewal Area, identified as a portion of 3030 North Twentieth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with NewCourtland Apartments at Clearfield LP and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240517 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the students in Imhotep Institute Charter High School’s STEM program for their dedication as change-makers, ready to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges with determination and innovation. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240518 0     Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to allocate full funding for School-Based Health Centers and to give the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable children an opportunity to thrive by providing complete mental and physical health in their schools. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240519 0     Resolution Recognizing May 25, 2024 as National Missing Children’s Day in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240520 0     Resolution Recognizing May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia. 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240336 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by adding definitions; and creating a new Chestnut Hill Lower East /NCO in the area generally bounded by the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line, Cresheim Valley Drive, Germantown Avenue, Winston Road, Moreland Avenue, Devon Street, Ardleigh Street, and Springfield Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240336 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by adding definitions; and creating a new Chestnut Hill Lower East /NCO in the area generally bounded by the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line, Cresheim Valley Drive, Germantown Avenue, Winston Road, Moreland Avenue, Devon Street, Ardleigh Street, and Springfield Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240005 1     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Office of Homeless Services Ombudsperson as set forth in a Resolution approved by 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240005 1     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Office of Homeless Services Ombudsperson as set forth in a Resolution approved by 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240061 1     Bill 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 further providing for mandatory annual appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund; and authorizing and directing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240061 1     Bill 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 further providing for mandatory annual appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund; and authorizing and directing 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 240030 1     Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Homeless Services Ombudsperson, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240030 1     Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Homeless Services Ombudsperson, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240068 1     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter further providing for mandatory annual appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240068 1     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter further providing for mandatory annual appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 240187 0     Bill Amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” to allow interested parties to require open bidding when the Land Bank seeks to exercise special authority to acquire property at a Sheriff’s sale and allow prior owners to redeem property when such special authority is exercised, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240187 0     Bill Amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” to allow interested parties to require open bidding when the Land Bank seeks to exercise special authority to acquire property at a Sheriff’s sale and allow prior owners to redeem property when such special authority is exercised, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240303 0     Bill Authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of two certain areas located on either side of Hunting Park Avenue, east of Whitaker Avenue, as slope easements, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240303 0     Bill Authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of two certain areas located on either side of Hunting Park Avenue, east of Whitaker Avenue, as slope easements, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240370 0     Bill Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the West Oak Lane Library, located at 2000 East Washington Lane, as the "Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane” in the City of Philadelphia. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240370 0     Bill Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the West Oak Lane Library, located at 2000 East Washington Lane, as the "Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane” in the City of Philadelphia. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240383 1     Bill Authorizing the City’s Chief Innovation Officer or their designee to enter into a cable television franchise renewal agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania LLC, renewing the cable television franchise granted by the City to Verizon, for Franchise Areas I, II, III and IV of the City, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240383 1     Bill Authorizing the City’s Chief Innovation Officer or their designee to enter into a cable television franchise renewal agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania LLC, renewing the cable television franchise granted by the City to Verizon, for Franchise Areas I, II, III and IV of the City, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240423 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240423 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240425 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire a fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank and the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240425 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire a fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank and the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240428-A 0     Bill Prohibiting the Commissioner of Public Property, or any other official of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”) acting on behalf of the City from entering into, executing, or authorizing a lease extension, lease amendment, lease renewal or new agreement by and between the City and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for or on behalf of any Commonwealth Department or Agency, at the property located at 2100 W. Girard Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240428-A 0     Bill Prohibiting the Commissioner of Public Property, or any other official of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”) acting on behalf of the City from entering into, executing, or authorizing a lease extension, lease amendment, lease renewal or new agreement by and between the City and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for or on behalf of any Commonwealth Department or Agency, at the property located at 2100 W. Girard Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240431 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, of certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for recreational use, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240431 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, of certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for recreational use, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240435 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240435 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240245 1     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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240245 1     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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240336 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by adding definitions; and creating a new Chestnut Hill Lower East /NCO in the area generally bounded by the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line, Cresheim Valley Drive, Germantown Avenue, Winston Road, Moreland Avenue, Devon Street, Ardleigh Street, and Springfield Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240005 1     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Office of Homeless Services Ombudsperson as set forth in a Resolution approved by 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240061 1     Bill 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 further providing for mandatory annual appropriations for the Housing Trust Fund; and authorizing and directing 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 240187 0     Bill Amending Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” to allow interested parties to require open bidding when the Land Bank seeks to exercise special authority to acquire property at a Sheriff’s sale and allow prior owners to redeem property when such special authority is exercised, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240303 0     Bill Authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of two certain areas located on either side of Hunting Park Avenue, east of Whitaker Avenue, as slope easements, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240370 0     Bill Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the West Oak Lane Library, located at 2000 East Washington Lane, as the "Dwight Evans Library of West Oak Lane” in the City of Philadelphia. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240383 1     Bill Authorizing the City’s Chief Innovation Officer or their designee to enter into a cable television franchise renewal agreement with Verizon Pennsylvania LLC, renewing the cable television franchise granted by the City to Verizon, for Franchise Areas I, II, III and IV of the City, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240423 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240425 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire a fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land from the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, the Philadelphia Land Bank and the Philadelphia Housing and Development Corporation, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240428-A 1     Bill Prohibiting the Commissioner of Public Property, or any other official of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”) acting on behalf of the City from entering into, executing, or authorizing a lease extension, lease amendment, lease renewal or new agreement by and between the City and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for or on behalf of any Commonwealth Department or Agency, at the property located at 2100 W. Girard Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240431 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser interest, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation or otherwise, of certain parcels of land along the Delaware River in the Tacony-Holmesburg area for the purpose of making, enlarging, connecting, extending, operating and maintaining public parks for recreational use, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240435 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land situate at 121-25 East Chelten Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240245 1     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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240477 0     Resolution Honoring the Life of Christian Hall, Urging the Pennsylvania State Senate to Pass House Bill 1305, and recognizing both Asian Pacific American Heritage Month and Mental Health Awareness Month. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240484 0     Resolution Celebrating the removal of cannabis from Schedule I of the Federal Controlled Substances Act and recognizing the urgent need for equitably distributed cannabis sales revenue that restores and repairs communities historically targeted by the war on drugs, and calling on the Legislature of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to legalize and equitably tax cannabis. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240486 0     Resolution Renaming the 2700 Block of Germantown Avenue “Leo Rosenblum Way” to honor Leo Rosenblum for his significant contributions to the community and his outstanding legacy in business. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240012-A 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry Avenue, and to amend Section 14-524 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District,” and make related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240220-A 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Red Lion Road, the Montgomery County line, the Bucks County line, and Roosevelt Boulevard. AMENDED     Action details Not available 240220-A 1     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Red Lion Road, the Montgomery County line, the Bucks County line, and Roosevelt Boulevard. ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240119 0     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of two new light poles and three existing light poles in the vicinity of the Southeast and Northwest corners of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and North Broad Streets and the Northeast corner of John F. Kennedy Boulevard and N. Juniper Street, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240183 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Hoffman street between S. 19th street and S. 20th street; Pierce street between S. 17th street and S. 18th street; Pierce street between S. 21st street and S. 20th street; Sigel street between S. 22nd street and S. 23rd street; McClellan street between S. 18th street and S. 17th street; McClellan street between S. 19th street and S. 18th street; McClellan street between S. 20th street and S. 19th street; Jackson street between S. 15th street and S. 16th street; Jackson street between S. 19th street and S. 20th street; Mckean street between S. 20th street and S. 21st street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240184 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 18th street between Reed street and Wharton street; S. 18th street between Dickerson street and Reed street; S. 18th street between Tasker street and Dickinson street; Oakford street between S. 24th street and S. 25th street; Oakford street between S. 22nd street and S. 23rd street; S. 19th street between Dickinson street and Tasker street; S. 21ST street between Tasker street and Morris street; Manton street between S. 20th street and S. 19th street; Bancroft street between Tasker street and Morris street; Alter street between S. 22nd street and S. 21st street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240191 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Norris street between Belgrade street and Gaul Street; Ritter street between Dauphin street and Norris street; York street between Mercer street and Thompson street; Hagert street between Cedar street and Gaul street; Wishart street between Frankford avenue and Emerald street; Delancey street between S. 2nd street and Front street; Front street between Spruce St and Pine street; Spruce street between S. 2nd street and S. 3rd street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240221 0     Bill Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work required to provide public sewer service in the 600 and 700 blocks of Hendren Street, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240282 1     Bill Granting permission to Germantown Jewish Centre to demarcate the boundaries of a Germantown eruv district, to construct and maintain a clear nylon cord and/or plastic tubes and other ancillary facilities including a maximum of ten poles 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240301 1     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 6516 Castor Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19149, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240302 1     Bill Establishing a no parking regulation on the south side of Wises Mill Road between Henry Avenue and Forbidden Drive. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240329 0     Bill Establishing a no parking regulation on the west side of North 34th Street between Indiana Avenue and Clearfield Street. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240331 1     Bill Amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streeteries,” modifying requirements related to the City’s revised standards and requirements associated with the use of portions of the Right-of-Way for outdoor dining. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240334 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by changing certain boundaries and establishing new permit parking districts, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240335 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by extending the authorized duration of temporary parking permits and setting new permit application fees, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240118 1     Bill Amending Title 9 (“Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions”) of The Philadelphia Code to add a new chapter concerning protections for consumers against unfair methods of competition and unfair or deceptive acts or practices, and providing remedies, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240501 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Olney High School teacher Luz Marcela Alva de la Rosa for being honored with the Christian R. and Mary F. Lindback Foundation’s Award for Distinguished Teachers. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240502 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Philadelphia Freeway by declaring June 1st, 2024, “Philadelphia Freeway Day” in the City of Philadelphia, celebrating the outstanding contributions of Philadelphia Freeway and his organization Freedom Thinkers Academy. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240503 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating April Verrett, the first African American woman to become the President of the Service Employees International Union (SEIU). ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240504 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to explore existing partnerships between cultural institutions and schools in the City of Philadelphia and to evaluate the benefits of expanding these partnerships. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240506 0     Resolution Declaring The Month of May in 2024 as Mental Health Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia and further honoring Dr. Taliba Foster for her work in the field of mental health. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240507 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings to examine, understand, and unveil the resources website developed as a result of the Parent University 2.0. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240508 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Coded by Kids for preparing underrepresented people for leadership roles within the tech and startup space. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240509 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating the Wilma Theater for receiving the 2024 Regional Theatre Tony Award, and celebrating the Wilma’s outstanding contributions to the world of theatre and Philadelphia’s diverse and vibrant arts and cultural landscape. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240511 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating students from the Benjamin Franklin High School Building Trades and Property Maintenance Program, for their 100% passing rate of the National Occupational Competency Testing Institute Exam. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240512 0     Resolution Authorizing the Council of the City of Philadelphia to hold hearings on the use and occupancy of 2100 W. Girard Avenue by the City of Philadelphia and it’s contractors and in furtherance of such investigation, authorizing the issuance of subpoenas to compel the attendance of Parker Administration officials including the Mayor, and other such witnesses and the production of documents to the full extent authorized under Section 2-401 of the Home Rule Charter. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240513 0     Resolution Celebrating May as Bicycle Awareness Month, recognizing the vibrant Philadelphia bicycling community, and calling for comprehensive bike lane accessibility across the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240514 0     Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold public hearings on the Administration’s proposed Return to Office Policy, and the impact on the City’s workforce. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240515 0     Resolution Proclaiming May 2024 as National Cities, Towns, and Villages Month in celebration of America’s local governments and the National League of Cities’ historic centennial anniversary. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240517 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the students in Imhotep Institute Charter High School’s STEM program for their dedication as change-makers, ready to tackle humanity’s most pressing challenges with determination and innovation. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240519 0     Resolution Recognizing May 25, 2024 as National Missing Children’s Day in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available 240520 0     Resolution Recognizing May 2024 as ALS Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED Pass   Action details Not available