Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/2/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Not available   Attachments: Meeting Items (82) 82 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 230174 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2024-2029 inclusive and advising Council that the Philadelphia City Planning Commission approved this Ordinance on February 27, 2023. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 230175 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget and advising Council that the Philadelphia City Planning Commission approved this Ordinance on February 27, 2023. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 230176 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 230177 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 230178 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Tax on Wages and Net Profits,” to provide for the continuation of the tax and to make other conforming changes, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 230179 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ‘Business Income and Receipts Taxes,’ by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.” READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 230180 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 230181 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2023, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 230182 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220733, 220864, and 230004, which were passed by Council on February 16, 2023, were signed by the Mayor on March 1, 2023. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 230183 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220419, and 220845, which were passed by Council on February 23, 2023, were signed by the Mayor on March 1, 2023. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 230184 0     COMMUNICATION Mayor Jim Kenney’s FY24 Budget Address Good morning. Let me begin by thanking Council President Darrell Clarke and members of City Council for the invitation to speak today. I am happy to be back in this chamber as we kick off the annual process of creating our City’s budget. The last time I gave this speech in person was March 5th, 2020. Only 17 days later, COVID-19 shut down our city and changed our lives dramatically. Looking around me this morning and thinking about the uncertainty and the seismic, sudden changes we have navigated together since 2020, I am overwhelmed with admiration for our city, its residents and public servants, and my fellow city leaders. We have lived and led through history. Together we have navigated and continue to lead our City through a global pandemic, a nationwide reckoning on racial injustice, and a national crisis of gun violence that is causing heartbreak and pain for too many families and communities across Philadelphia. I look forward to working with this esteemed body of elected leaders to adopt a budget that reflect       Action details Not available 230158 0     Resolution Recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women’s History Month. Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended     Action details Not available 230159 0     Resolution Honoring and Celebrating Representative Joanna E. McClinton, Esq. on her historic election as the first Black woman and first woman Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended     Action details Not available 230160 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champions of the Week, the Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School’s Debate Team, on their success in the 48th University of Pennsylvania Debate Tournament. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230144 0     Bill To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2024-2029 inclusive. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230145 0     Bill To adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230146 0     Bill Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230147 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230148 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Tax on Wages and Net Profits,” to provide for the continuation of the tax and to make other conforming changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230149 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.” Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230150 0     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. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230151 0     Bill Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides Port Royal Avenue between Henry Avenue and Old Line Road. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230161 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority a deed conveying fee simple title to 800 W. Cumberland Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-706 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230162 0     Resolution Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2024 through 2028, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2023, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230163 0     Resolution Condemning the acts of vandalism that took place at the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence on February 24, 2023, honoring the Officers of the 14th Police District for apprehending the suspect, and further declaring there shall be No Hate in our State. Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended     Action details Not available 230164 0     Resolution Congratulating the Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the 2023 Public League Championship against Imhotep High School. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230165 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings regarding strategies to ignite business and job growth and to make Philadelphia a more economically competitive city. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230166 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing broadcasting pioneer Patty Jackson for her induction to the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame and congratulating Ms. Jackson for breaking new ground as the first female radio personality to be inducted to the Walk. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230167 0     Resolution Congratulating Shayla Smith, 15-year-old Audenried sophomore, for becoming the fastest girls' basketball player to score 1,000 points in Public League history Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230168 0     Resolution Recognizing the work and contributions of lifelong nurse and labor organizer Patricia (Patty) Eakin, who built worker power for the benefit of Philadelphia nurses and patients and whose leadership and mentorship has inspired generations of activists and leaders in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230169 0     Resolution Authorizing and ratifying Council President Clarke’s appeal, on behalf of and as representative of City Council, of the decision of the Zoning Board of Adjustment with respect to 1451 North Broad Street. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230152 0     Bill Amending Section 9-1132 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Cashless Retail Prohibition,” by providing an exemption for gym membership transactions, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230153 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Morris street and S. 6th street; Fernon street and S. 6th street; S. 7th street and Wharton street; Latona street and S. 12th street; Ellsworth street and S. 12th street; Broad street and Dickinson street; Annin street and S. 7th street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230154 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Passyunk avenue to Queen street; Queen street and S. 5th street; Washington avenue to S. Front street; League street and S. Front street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230155 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Daly street and S. 8th street; Emily street and S. 6th street; McKean street and S. 6th street to S. 9th street; Mifflin street and S. 7th street; Warnock street and McKean street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230156 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Erie Avenue and Sydenham Street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230157 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Lawrence Street and Rockland; Lindley Avenue and N. 2nd street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 230170 0     Resolution Honoring Myra Brown for being the first African American Female to be designated to the position of Board Chair of Women’s Way Organization, her exemplary work throughout the city of Philadelphia, and leadership among women. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230171 0     Resolution Honoring the Philadelphia Tennis Club for being the oldest Black-owned tennis club in the Country. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230172 0     Resolution Renaming the 4300 block of Broad Street to “Prince Hall Way” to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Prince Hall. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 230173 0     Resolution Honoring the Woodford Tennis Club for being the oldest Black tennis club in the state of Pennsylvania . Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220941 0     Bill Approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed method of charges of the City Avenue Special Services District for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to portions of the City Avenue area of the City of Philadelphia and Township of Lower Merion. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 220941 0     Bill Approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed method of charges of the City Avenue Special Services District for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to portions of the City Avenue area of the City of Philadelphia and Township of Lower Merion. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 220973 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 17th Street, Indiana Avenue, Broad Street, and Glenwood Avenue. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 220973 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 17th Street, Indiana Avenue, Broad Street, and Glenwood Avenue. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 221015 1     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes and Collections,” to incentivize Affordable Housing development by authorizing tax exemptions pursuant to the Affordable Housing Unit Tax Exemption Act, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 221015 1     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes and Collections,” to incentivize Affordable Housing development by authorizing tax exemptions pursuant to the Affordable Housing Unit Tax Exemption Act, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 230001 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning,” by defining and clarifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 230001 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning,” by defining and clarifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 230034-A 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, and 40th Street. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 230034-A 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, and 40th Street. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 230106 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia the proposal in a Resolution approved by City Council amending The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by establishing the Office of the Chief Public Safety Director to be responsible for ensuring public safety by coordinating the resources (personnel and employment, property, plant and equipment) within the departments of Police, Prisons, Recreation, and all other relevant City agencies; 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 230106 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia the proposal in a Resolution approved by City Council amending The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by establishing the Office of the Chief Public Safety Director to be responsible for ensuring public safety by coordinating the resources (personnel and employment, property, plant and equipment) within the departments of Police, Prisons, Recreation, and all other relevant City agencies; 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 230115-A 1     Resolution Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to establish the Office of the Chief Public Safety Director of the City of Philadelphia; providing for the method of appointment of the Chief Public Safety Director and defining their powers, duties, and areas of responsibility; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 220941 0     Bill Approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed method of charges of the City Avenue Special Services District for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to portions of the City Avenue area of the City of Philadelphia and Township of Lower Merion. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 220973 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 17th Street, Indiana Avenue, Broad Street, and Glenwood Avenue. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 221015 1     Bill Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes and Collections,” to incentivize Affordable Housing development by authorizing tax exemptions pursuant to the Affordable Housing Unit Tax Exemption Act, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 230001 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning,” by defining and clarifying certain definitions, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 230034-A 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Haverford Avenue, 44th Street, Belmont Avenue, Girard Avenue, and 40th Street. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 230106 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia the proposal in a Resolution approved by City Council amending The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by establishing the Office of the Chief Public Safety Director to be responsible for ensuring public safety by coordinating the resources (personnel and employment, property, plant and equipment) within the departments of Police, Prisons, Recreation, and all other relevant City agencies; 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 230040 0     Resolution Honoring the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. on the occasion of their 92nd North Atlantic Regional Conference, and declaring March 9, 2023 as "Alpha Kappa Alpha Day" in the City of Philadelphia. WITHDRAWN     Action details Not available 230071 0     Resolution Honoring the Philadelphia Tennis Club for being the second oldest Black-owned tennis club in the Country. WITHDRAWN     Action details Not available 230072 0     Resolution Honoring the Woodford Tennis Club for being the oldest Black-owned tennis club in the country. WITHDRAWN     Action details Not available 230135 0     Resolution Also naming North 41st Street between Parkside Avenue and South Concourse Drive as “Barbara Daniel Cox Way,” in honor of the late Barbara Daniel Cox, organizer of the Black Family Reunion. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230136 0     Resolution Also naming the 5900 Block of Media Street as “James Rice Way”, in honor of James Rice, the owner of Rice’s barbershop, which has served the Carroll Park neighborhood of Philadelphia since 1951. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230138 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1728 Federal Street, 1213 S. Bonsall Street, 2114 Manton Street, 1303 S. 23rd Street & 1148 S. Cleveland Street in the Second Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230139 0     Resolution Renaming the 4900 block of Walnut Street “Paul L. Robeson Way” to honor the life and legacy of Paul Leroy Robeson, Esq., Actor Singer, Athlete, Lawyer, Author, Activist, Scholar, Linguist and American Hero. Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia’s Paul Leroy Robeson, on his 125th birthday and his exemplary service to the world with special acknowledgment of his leadership in civil rights, sports, and the arts. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220244 0     Bill Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a new Chapter 21-3300, entitled “Flag Raisings,” to establish uniform standards for flag raising ceremonies, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 14:0 Action details Not available 220736 0     Bill Amending Section 21-1203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Appointments to Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” by revising prohibited activities for Commissioners, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 14:0 Action details Not available 220810 0     Bill Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND PASSED Pass 14:0 Action details Not available 230165 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings regarding strategies to ignite business and job growth and to make Philadelphia a more economically competitive city. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230158 0     Resolution Recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women’s History Month. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230159 0     Resolution Honoring and Celebrating Representative Joanna E. McClinton, Esq. on her historic election as the first Black woman and first woman Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230160 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champions of the Week, the Julia R. Masterman Laboratory and Demonstration School’s Debate Team, on their success in the 48th University of Pennsylvania Debate Tournament. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230163 0     Resolution Condemning the acts of vandalism that took place at the Masjidullah Center for Human Excellence on February 24, 2023, honoring the Officers of the 14th Police District for apprehending the suspect, and further declaring there shall be No Hate in our State. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230164 0     Resolution Congratulating the Audenried High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the 2023 Public League Championship against Imhotep High School. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230166 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing broadcasting pioneer Patty Jackson for her induction to the Philadelphia Music Alliance Walk of Fame and congratulating Ms. Jackson for breaking new ground as the first female radio personality to be inducted to the Walk. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230167 0     Resolution Congratulating Shayla Smith, 15-year-old Audenried sophomore, for becoming the fastest girls' basketball player to score 1,000 points in Public League history ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230168 0     Resolution Recognizing the work and contributions of lifelong nurse and labor organizer Patricia (Patty) Eakin, who built worker power for the benefit of Philadelphia nurses and patients and whose leadership and mentorship has inspired generations of activists and leaders in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230170 0     Resolution Honoring Myra Brown for being the first African American Female to be designated to the position of Board Chair of Women’s Way Organization, her exemplary work throughout the city of Philadelphia, and leadership among women. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230171 0     Resolution Honoring the Philadelphia Tennis Club for being the oldest Black-owned tennis club in the Country. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 230173 0     Resolution Honoring the Woodford Tennis Club for being the oldest Black tennis club in the state of Pennsylvania . ADOPTED     Action details Not available