Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/30/2024 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (80) 80 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 240554 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2839 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240555 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank (the “Land Bank”) to modify the development plans previously approved by Council Resolution 190513 and memorialized in a Purchase and Development Agreement between the Land Bank and Mosaic Berks, LP (the “Developer”) to now encompass a total of twenty-seven (27) residential condominium units. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240556 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2451-2453 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with BMK Properties, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240557 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1900 East Lehigh Avenue, located in the First Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240558 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 1234-1240 S. Forty-Seventh Street, 3914 Folsom Street, 3935 Folsom Street, 3936 Folsom Street, and 3938 Folsom Street, located in the Third Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240559 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying titles to 2917 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2919 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2937 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, and 2939 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240560 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: Cecil B. Moore Avenue, Morse Street, North Marshall Street, and North Thirty-first Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240561 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 2035 East Birch street, located in the Seventh Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240562 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2806, 2903, 2907, 2913, 2917-19, 2925, and 2937-39 Cecil B Moore Avenue in the 5th Councilmanic district in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240563 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank (the “Land Bank”) to modify the development plans previously approved by Council Resolutions 220757, 220823 and 230503 and memorialized in a Purchase and Development Agreement between the Land Bank and West NoMa Revitalization Group LLC (the “Developer”) to include only one renovated property, located at 4041 Cambridge Street in the 3rd Councilmanic District, and to permit West NoMa Revitalization Group LLC to return the properties located at 759, 761, 763, 773 and 783 Pallas Street in the 3rd Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Land Bank in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240564 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various properties located in the Eighth Councilmanic District, including on the following streets: Wakefield Street, Collom Street, and East Wister Street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240565 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the appointment of Richard Harris to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240566 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the reappointment of Asia Coney as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240567 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the appointment of Ben Connors as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240568 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the appointment of Darrell Clarke as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240569 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the reappointment of Ethel Wise as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240570 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the reappointment of Herbert Wetzel as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240571 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the reappointment of Ismail A. Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240572 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the reappointment of Lynette M. Brown-Sow as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240573 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution approving the appointment of Sandra Dungee Glenn as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240574 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Tya Winn to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240575 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution confirming the appointment of Michael Johns to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240576 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution appointing Briana Wilkins to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240577 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising you that on May 29, 2024, I signed the following bills, which were passed by Council at its session on May 16, 2024: Bill No. 240087-A Bill No. 240247-A Bill No. 240281 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 240532 0     Bill Authorizing the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to approve the construction, ownership, and maintenance of a proposed set of non-standard bollards at 615 N. Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19123, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240533 0     Resolution Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of service of the Honorable James R. Roebuck, Jr. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240534 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 1234-1240 S. Forty-Seventh Street, 3914 Folsom Street, 3935 Folsom Street, 3936 Folsom Street, and 3938 Folsom Street, located in the Third Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240535 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Michael Johns to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240536 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Tya Winn to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240537 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Tonetta Graham to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240538 0     Resolution Confirming the re-appointment of James Snell to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240539 0     Resolution Confirming the re-appointment of William Bergman to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240540 0     Resolution Confirming the re-appointment of Ismail Shahid to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240541 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Cheryl Gaston to serve on the Zoning Board of Adjustment. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240542 0     Resolution Honoring Eric D. Williams, founder of the Project Elijah Empowering Autism Foundation, for his work ensuring that children with autism are supported, included, protected, and empowered by creating the “Autistic Person Area” street sign. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240543 0     Resolution Declaring June 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240544 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community and exploring solutions to achieving equity for LGBTQ+ Philadelphians. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240545 0     Resolution Declaring the City of Philadelphia's commitment to protect the rights and equal protections of all LGBTQ+ Philadelphians in light of the recent increase in attempts to restrict the rights of Transgender people. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240546 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2839 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th 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 240547 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 2035 East Birch street, located in the Seventh Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240548 0     Resolution Recognizing May 2024 as Building Safety Month in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240549 0     Resolution Approving the appointment of Richard Harris to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240550 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank a deed conveying title to 1900 East Lehigh Avenue, located in the First Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240551 0     Resolution Approving the First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2451-2453 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement with BMK Properties, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the First Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240552 0     Resolution Appointing Briana Wilkins to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 240553 0     Resolution Recognizing and celebrating the 2024 Philippine Independence Week Celebration in Philadelphia, taking place from June 1st to June 15th. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 240280 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-2200 of the Philadelphia Code entitled “Hate Crimes,” to expand the scope of qualifying crimes, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240280 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-2200 of the Philadelphia Code entitled “Hate Crimes,” to expand the scope of qualifying crimes, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240330 1     Bill Amending Chapter 21-1200 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Citizens Police Oversight Commission," to modify the procedure by which members of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission may be removed, providing a procedure to suspend members, and clarifying terms in that Chapter, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240330 1     Bill Amending Chapter 21-1200 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Citizens Police Oversight Commission," to modify the procedure by which members of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission may be removed, providing a procedure to suspend members, and clarifying terms in that Chapter, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240472 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms,” to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240472 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms,” to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240060 1     Bill Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to clarify and enhance protections against housing discrimination for housing assistance program participants, to modify certain procedures for investigation of housing discrimination complaints and conciliation, appeal and election of civil action of all complaints filed with the Commission, and to make related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 240060 1     Bill Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to clarify and enhance protections against housing discrimination for housing assistance program participants, to modify certain procedures for investigation of housing discrimination complaints and conciliation, appeal and election of civil action of all complaints filed with the Commission, and to make related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240280 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-2200 of the Philadelphia Code entitled “Hate Crimes,” to expand the scope of qualifying crimes, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240330 1     Bill Amending Chapter 21-1200 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled "Citizens Police Oversight Commission," to modify the procedure by which members of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission may be removed, providing a procedure to suspend members, and clarifying terms in that Chapter, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240472 0     Bill Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Unlawful Manufacture of Firearms,” to add restrictions relating to rate-of-fire acceleration devices, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 240060 1     Bill Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to clarify and enhance protections against housing discrimination for housing assistance program participants, to modify certain procedures for investigation of housing discrimination complaints and conciliation, appeal and election of civil action of all complaints filed with the Commission, and to make related technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND 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. ADOPTED     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. ADOPTED     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. ADOPTED     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. ADOPTED     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. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 240383 0     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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 16:1 Action details Not available 240533 0     Resolution Honoring and celebrating the life and legacy of service of the Honorable James R. Roebuck, Jr. ADOPTED BY STANDING VOTE     Action details Not available 240542 0     Resolution Honoring Eric D. Williams, founder of the Project Elijah Empowering Autism Foundation, for his work ensuring that children with autism are supported, included, protected, and empowered by creating the “Autistic Person Area” street sign. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240543 0     Resolution Declaring June 2024 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240544 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold hearings examining disparities experienced by the LGBTQ+ community and exploring solutions to achieving equity for LGBTQ+ Philadelphians. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240548 0     Resolution Recognizing May 2024 as Building Safety Month in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 240553 0     Resolution Recognizing and celebrating the 2024 Philippine Independence Week Celebration in Philadelphia, taking place from June 1st to June 15th. ADOPTED     Action details Not available