Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 5/20/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   Meeting location: This meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft® Teams. This remote session may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/ Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (54) 54 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 210493 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Barbara Adams as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2025. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 210494 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Natalia Dominguez as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2027. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 210495 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Barbara Moore as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2024. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 210496 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of E. Mitchell Swann as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2026. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 210497 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Services and Other Businesses,” to modify the requirements to operate a self-service laundry; all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 210498 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 210499 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210139-AA, which was passed by Council on May 6, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on May 19, 2021. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 210467 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 20th Street, Oxford Street, and 21st Street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210468 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Thompson Street (extended), 6th Street, Girard Avenue, Percy Street, Harper Street, and 13th Street and 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 “/GAO, Girard Avenue Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210469 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the /NCP North Central Philadelphia Overlay District, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210470 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Signs,” by providing for new sign controls, entitled “1900 Market Street Digital Display Sign Regulations”; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210485 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Duane H. Bumb on his retirement and 25 years of distinguished service to the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210486 0     Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of James V. Nixon, Jr. and recognizing his impact on the Philadelphia arts and culture community. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210487 0     Resolution Confirming the reappointment of Barbara Adams as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2025. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210488 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Natalia Dominguez as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2027. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210489 0     Resolution Confirming the reappointment of Barbara Moore as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2024. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210490 0     Resolution Confirming the reappointment of E. Mitchell Swann as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2026. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210491 0     Resolution Urging support for Pennsylvania House Bills 1204, 1206, 806, and 244 focused on addressing disparities in education, strengthening career and technical education, and creating workforce development opportunities. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210471 0     Bill Authorizing non-accessory parking on the premises located at 4422-24 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210472 0     Bill Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries of Permit Parking District 16, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210473 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area of Christian Street between Broad and 20th Streets, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210474-AA 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Housing Unit Density Bonuses”; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210475 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 210476 0     Bill Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, as amended. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210477 0     Bill Approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210478 0     Bill Establishing a parking regulation in the vicinity of: Frazier street and Spruce street; Ludlow street and S. 58th street; Yewdall street and Larchwood avenue; Reinhard street and S. 47th street; S. 48th street and Reinhard street; Baring street and N. 32nd street; Brandywine street and N. 34th street; Hamilton street and N. 35th street; Haverford avenue and N. 32nd street; Haverford Avenue and N. 40th street; Wallace street and N. 33rd street; Mandela Way and N. 46th street; Mount Vernon street and N. 33rd street; Preston street and Baring street; St. Malachys Way and N. 46th street; Spring Garden street and N. 40th street; N. 31st street and Hamilton street; Sansom street and S. 49th street; S. 61st street and Walnut street; Irving street and S. 51st street; Ruby street and Market street; Pine street and S. 46th street; Mount Vernon street and N. 32nd street; N. 42nd street and Baring street; and State street and Powelton avenue. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210479 0     Bill To amend the Master Plan for the University of Pennsylvania by areas of land located within an area bounded by Chestnut Street, 33rd Street, Ludlow Street, and 34th Street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210480 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Civic Center Boulevard, University Avenue, Spruce Street, and 34th Street. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210481 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” to modify the requirements to operate a self-service laundry; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210482-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-500 of the Philadelphia Zoning Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating a new section, entitled “/HHC, Heliport Hazard Control Overlay District,” and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210483 0     Bill Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, Collins Street, Westmoreland Street, and Tulip Street; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210484 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Broad Street, Erie Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Railroad Right-of-Way, Clarissa Street, Juniata Street, Germantown Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210492 0     Resolution Supporting the All Faiths Vaccination Campaign’s (AFVC) efforts to achieve vaccination equity by hosting vaccination clinics in Philadelphia’s underserved Black and Brown neighborhoods. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210074 1     Bill Repealing Chapter 21-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Police Advisory Board,” and replacing it with a new Chapter 21-1200 that reconstitutes and renames the board as the “Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” and, as authorized by the Charter, provides for the Commission’s appointment, the powers and duties of the Commission and the manner in which the Commission and other officers, employees, and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Commission, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 210074 1     Bill Repealing Chapter 21-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Police Advisory Board,” and replacing it with a new Chapter 21-1200 that reconstitutes and renames the board as the “Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” and, as authorized by the Charter, provides for the Commission’s appointment, the powers and duties of the Commission and the manner in which the Commission and other officers, employees, and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Commission, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210098 0     Resolution Appointing Chris Barnes to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 210099 0     Resolution Appointing Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 210100 0     Resolution Appointing Adam Zaken to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 210101 0     Resolution Appointing Allison Harvey Hindman to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 210102 0     Resolution Appointing Monica Thompson to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 210103 0     Resolution Appointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available 210364 1     Bill Amending various chapters of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the availability of feminine hygiene products in City facilities, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 210364 1     Bill Amending various chapters of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the availability of feminine hygiene products in City facilities, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210074 1     Bill Repealing Chapter 21-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Police Advisory Board,” and replacing it with a new Chapter 21-1200 that reconstitutes and renames the board as the “Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” and, as authorized by the Charter, provides for the Commission’s appointment, the powers and duties of the Commission and the manner in which the Commission and other officers, employees, and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Commission, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210364 1     Bill Amending various chapters of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the availability of feminine hygiene products in City facilities, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210375 0     Resolution Calling on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to take action to prevent the transportation of liquified natural gas through the City of Philadelphia; and further calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and/or the Army Corps of Engineers to perform an environmental impact statement of the proposed docking facility in Gibbstown, New Jersey. WITHDRAWN     Action details Not available 210452 0     Resolution Also naming the 1600 block of South Street "Ronald K. Washington Way" to honor Ron Washington, founding owner of the legendary Ron’s Ribs, for his legacy of dedicated service to the South Philadelphia community. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210453 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate 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 210454 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Third 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 210455 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5559 Locust Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210456 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Destiny Jackson on her acceptance into 50+ colleges while experiencing homelessness, foster care, and participating in several extra-curricular leadership positions. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210458 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Frank Stephen Spera on the occasion of his retirement from the Pennsylvania State Police-Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210460 0     Resolution Calling on the City of Philadelphia to include the flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the display of international flags along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210360 0     Bill Officially naming and designating the dog park located on the north side of Winter Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street, in the City of Philadelphia, as the “Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park”. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available