Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available. Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 4/27/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Not available   Attachments: Meeting Items (59) 59 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 230340 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance 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 1200 block of North Newkirk Street.       Not available Not available 230341 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance 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 2900 block of Waterloo Street.       Not available Not available 230342 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 268 Diamond Street in the Seventh 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.       Not available Not available 230343 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an Ordinance 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 to provide for the creation of an Office for People with Disabilities, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, to eliminate a duplicative office and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.       Not available Not available 230344 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office for People with Disabilities, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, to eliminate a duplicative office and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 230345 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch Street; 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue; 2055, 2057 E. Rush Street; 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2159, 2160, 2161 E. Stella Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 230346 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 621, 623, 625, 637, 917 Diamond Street; 924, 927, 928, 936 Edgley Street; 926, 928 French Street; 2106, 2112, 2140, 2141, 2142, 2143, 2151, 2166, 2170, 2172, 2215, 2217, 2219 N. Franklin Street; 2112, 2130, 2144, 2214 N. Marshall Street; 2105, 2107, 2109, 2110, 2111, 2112, 2113, 2119, 2121, 2133, 2140, 2143, 2146, 2150 N. Percy Street; 904, 910, 912 W. Susquehanna Avenue; 2102, 2109, 2114, 2126, 2128, 2130, 2131, 2134, 2135, 2136, 2150, 2210 N. 7th Street; 2101, 2113, 2121, 2155, 2167-69, 2201 N. 8th Street; 2124, 2126, 2132, 2150, 2165 N. 9th Street; 2121 N. 10th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 230347 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority a deed conveying fee simple title to 2338 N. 31st Street; 2340 N. 31st Street; 2408 N. 31st Street; 2410 N. 31st Street; 2412 N. 31st Street; 2500 N. 31st Street; 2401 N. 32nd Street; 2549 ½ N. 32nd Street (aka 2551 N. 32nd Street); 3230-38 Diamond Street; 3010 W. York Street; 3012 W. York Street; 3014 W. York Street; 3013 W. York Street; 3015 W. York Street; 3108 W. York Street; 3110 W. York Street; 3112 W. York Street; 3200 W. York Street; 3202 W. York Street; 3204 W. York Street; 3206 W. York Street; 3214 W. York Street; 3222 W. York Street in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-706 of the Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 230348 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1739 S. 5th Street; 1919 S. 6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411, 418, 424, 432-34, 624, 626 Cantrell Street; 424, 426 Mercy Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 230349 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 815 W. Firth Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 230350 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing Northern Liberties Business Improvement District to own, operate and maintain certain lighting encroachments along the 400 and 500 blocks of 2nd Street in the City of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230351 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 759, 761, 763, 773, 779, 783 Pallas Street and 4041 Cambridge Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 230352 0     COMMUNICATION April 25, 2023 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: 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 No. 230273 Bill No. 230276 - Held for 45 days Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor..Body       Not available Not available 230353 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 230007, 230034-A, and 230107, which were passed by Council on April 13, 2023, were signed by the Mayor on April 25, 2023.       Not available Not available 230328 0     Resolution Authorizing hearings in the Committee on the Environment to evaluate the environmental justice impacts of the City’s waste management practices and potential alternatives to the City’s contract with Covanta Delaware Valley LP.       Not available Not available 230329 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the students of Northeast High School, who established Afro Day when students wear their hair naturally to eliminate the historical stigmas associated with Black hair.       Not available Not available 230330 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating the use of an independent authority to bond and manage the school facilities modernization that safety calls for and students, parents, teachers and communities deserve.       Not available Not available 230331 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the many public servants of the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and declaring May 2023 Public Service Month in the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 230318 0     Bill To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/EOD, East Poplar Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230319 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising Section 14-524, entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District,” to extend the boundaries of certain areas, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230320 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the westwardly side of Belmont Avenue between Monument Road and Conshohocken Avenue.       Not available Not available 230332 0     Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to pass House Bills 338, 714, 731, and 1018 which address reasonable firearms restrictions that will enhance the safety of all Pennsylvanians and Philadelphians.       Not available Not available 230321 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 2900 block of Waterloo Street.       Not available Not available 230333 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 268 Diamond Street in the Seventh 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.       Not available Not available 230322 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” to modify the area subject to Section 14-534, entitled the “/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230323 0     Bill Amending Section 14-533 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/MIN, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District,” to create a mechanism for satisfying certain use standards related to the construction of affordable housing in the portion of the MIN Overlay District located in the Third Councilmanic District, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230334 0     Resolution Renaming the 6000 block of Locust Street “Martha Green Way”, in honor of dedicated West Philadelphia community activist, compassionate mentor, and exemplary neighbor, Martha Green.       Not available Not available 230324 0     Bill Officially re-naming and designating Bridesburg Park, located at 3101 Orthodox Street in the City of Philadelphia, as “Robert A. Borski Park”.       Not available Not available 230339 0     Resolution Adopting the Report issued by Council’s Special Committee on Retention and Recruitment of Municipal Workers.       Not available Not available 230325 0     Bill Authorizing encroachments in the nature of pedestrian light poles, with accompanying LED luminaires, and concrete planter boxes in the vicinity of 1325 N. Beach Street, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230326 0     Bill Authorizing Northern Liberties Business Improvement District to own, operate and maintain certain lighting encroachments along the 400 and 500 blocks of 2nd Street in the City of Philadelphia, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230335 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to conduct hearings regarding supplier diversity initiatives including Philadelphia Anchors for Growth & Equity.       Not available Not available 230336 0     Resolution Welcoming The Golden Rule peace boat to Philadelphia. The Golden Rule peace boat is a sailing vessel that is touring the US to promote the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.       Not available Not available 230337 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch Street; 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue; 2055, 2057 E. Rush Street; 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2159, 2160, 2161 E. Stella Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 230338 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1739 S. 5th Street; 1919 S. 6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411, 418, 424, 432-34, 624, 626 Cantrell Street; 424, 426 Mercy Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 230327 0     Bill Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of encroachments in the vicinity of 3500 Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA 19140, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 221017 1     Bill Amending Chapter 7-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preservation of Affordable Housing,” to modify certain requirements that must be met before a change in ownership, other disposition, or other change in property interest occurs with respect to certain affordable housing properties in Philadelphia, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 221017 1     Bill Amending Chapter 7-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preservation of Affordable Housing,” to modify certain requirements that must be met before a change in ownership, other disposition, or other change in property interest occurs with respect to certain affordable housing properties in Philadelphia, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 221018 1     Bill Amending Chapter 7-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preservation of Affordable Housing,” to provide for a City directory of affordable housing subsidies and their duration, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 221018 1     Bill Amending Chapter 7-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preservation of Affordable Housing,” to provide for a City directory of affordable housing subsidies and their duration, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230127 0     Bill Amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils,” by revising the compensation for members of the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230127 0     Bill Amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils,” by revising the compensation for members of the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 221017 1     Bill Amending Chapter 7-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preservation of Affordable Housing,” to modify certain requirements that must be met before a change in ownership, other disposition, or other change in property interest occurs with respect to certain affordable housing properties in Philadelphia, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 221018 1     Bill Amending Chapter 7-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preservation of Affordable Housing,” to provide for a City directory of affordable housing subsidies and their duration, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230127 0     Bill Amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils,” by revising the compensation for members of the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210396 0     Resolution Calling on the Sheriff of the City of Philadelphia to request an Order from the President Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania to temporarily stay all mortgage and tax foreclosure sales.       Not available Not available 210913 0     Resolution Authorizing City Council to retain legal counsel to file a lawsuit to require the Administration to implement and enforce Bill Number 200425, an ordinance duly enacted by the City Council of Philadelphia which became law on January 28, 2021.       Not available Not available 230311 0     Resolution Authorizing and ratifying Council President Clarke’s participation, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, in all proceedings relating to the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect to 1600 East Berks Street.       Not available Not available 230313 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3418, 3420, and 3422 Kensington Avenue located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 230314 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2032 E. Boston Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 230315 0     Resolution Renaming the 700 Block of N. 39th Street “Hon. Charles L. Durham Way” to honor the life and legacy of the late Common Pleas Judge, Civil Rights Leader, community advocate, and Philadelphia City Councilmember, the Honorable Charles L. Durham.       Not available Not available 230150 1     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2023 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, the Hotel Room Rental Tax Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.       Not available Not available 220969 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to accept a historically-designated building from 2000 Arch Associates LP, which will move and reinstall the building on City property, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230328 0     Resolution Authorizing hearings in the Committee on the Environment to evaluate the environmental justice impacts of the City’s waste management practices and potential alternatives to the City’s contract with Covanta Delaware Valley LP.       Not available Not available 230330 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings investigating the use of an independent authority to bond and manage the school facilities modernization that safety calls for and students, parents, teachers and communities deserve.       Not available Not available 230335 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to conduct hearings regarding supplier diversity initiatives including Philadelphia Anchors for Growth & Equity.       Not available Not available 230329 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, the students of Northeast High School, who established Afro Day when students wear their hair naturally to eliminate the historical stigmas associated with Black hair.       Not available Not available 230331 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the many public servants of the City of Philadelphia and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and declaring May 2023 Public Service Month in the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 230336 0     Resolution Welcoming The Golden Rule peace boat to Philadelphia. The Golden Rule peace boat is a sailing vessel that is touring the US to promote the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons.       Not available Not available