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: 5/4/2023 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft   Meeting location: Room 400 Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Not available   Attachments: Meeting Items (61) 61 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 230381 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 allow the Administrative Board to relax restrictions on dual government employment by City employees; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.       Not available Not available 230382 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to allow the Administrative Board to relax restrictions on dual government employment by City employees; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 230383 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease agreement with The Magee Hospital for Convalescents d/b/a Magee Rehabilitation Hospital - Jefferson Health for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230384 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Hope Plaza, Inc. for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2150 West Somerset Street, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230385 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with BAM RBC I LLC, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2807- 2817 Southampton Road, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230386 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel of land located in and about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, and North Delaware Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230387 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Innerport Business Complex Associates, L.P. for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 7801 Essington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230388 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of the Premises located at 8716-20 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230389 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Belmont Avenue, Mantua Avenue, 42nd Street, and West Girard Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230364 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, public servants Zelma Carroll, Darlene Booker-Jones, Cheryl Colubriale, and Sarah Jones, who devote their lives to benefitting the City of Philadelphia for the common good.       Not available Not available 230354 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease agreement with The Magee Hospital for Convalescents d/b/a Magee Rehabilitation Hospital - Jefferson Health for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1617 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230365 0     Resolution Also naming the 6000 Block of Callowhill Street as “Bishop O. T. Jones Way”, in honor of the late Bishop Orzo Thurston Jones, Jr., who dedicated his life to serving his community and the Holy Temple Church of God in Christ.       Not available Not available 230355 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Innerport Business Complex Associates, L.P. for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 7801 Essington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230356 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, an easement on a portion of the parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Market Street, 24th Street, Spruce Street and the Schuylkill River, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230366 0     Resolution Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the foundation of the State of Israel.       Not available Not available 230367 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to evaluate existing support services for Early Childhood Education and Pre-K Centers and Providers and to examine the role of high-quality Early Childhood Education and Pre-K opportunities in addressing childhood poverty and promoting the future academic success of children in Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 230368 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Meeka Outlaw for the heroism and the bravery she exhibited while providing aid to a 3-year-old child injured by gunfire.       Not available Not available 230369 0     Resolution Honoring His Eminence, Dr. Samuel ‘Emeka Kanu Uche for his outstanding service to the Methodist Church of Nigeria and welcoming him to the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 230357 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Impact Services Corporation for the use by the City of the Premises located at 1952 East Allegheny Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230370 0     Resolution Recognizing the Philadelphia Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary.       Not available Not available 230371 0     Resolution Honoring Catherine G. Scott, President of AFSCME District Council 47 and recognizing her leadership, activism, and representation of Philadelphia workers, working to improve the lives of all Philadelphians.       Not available Not available 230358 0     Bill Revising parking regulations for the north side of 49th Street, Paschall Avenue to Grays Avenue; the east side of Grays Avenue, 49th Street to Lindbergh Boulevard; and, the east side of Lindbergh Boulevard, Grays Avenue to Harley Avenue.       Not available Not available 230359 0     Bill Delegating to the Streets Department the authority to establish certain parking restrictions by regulation on both sides of Walnut street between 40th street and 63rd street, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230372 0     Resolution Renaming the 5200 Block of Wyalusing Avenue “Nehemiah Davis Way”, to honor the work of community leader and dedicated youth mentor Nehemiah Davis.       Not available Not available 230360 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel of land located in and about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, and North Delaware Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230361 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for use by the City of the Premises located at 8716-20 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230362 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with BAM RBC I LLC, for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2807-2817 Southampton Road, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230373 0     Resolution Appointing Doug Hager to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.       Not available Not available 230374 0     Resolution Appointing Edward Garcia to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.       Not available Not available 230375 0     Resolution Appointing Elena Brennan to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.       Not available Not available 230376 0     Resolution Appointing Joel Spivak to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.       Not available Not available 230377 0     Resolution Appointing Nicole Wiegand to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.       Not available Not available 230378 0     Resolution Appointing Samantha Shaw to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.       Not available Not available 230379 0     Resolution Appointing Shannon Maldonado to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.       Not available Not available 230380 0     Resolution Appointing Taylor Jenkins to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.       Not available Not available 230363 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Hope Plaza, Inc. for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 2150 West Somerset Street, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 230186-A 0     Bill Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.       Not available Not available 230186-A 0     Bill Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.       Not available Not available 230250 0     Bill Amending Ordinance (Bill No. 190935) of the Council of The City of Philadelphia, approved by the Mayor on December 18, 2019, to authorize the refunding of additional series of outstanding general obligation bonds; authorizing the purchase by The City of Philadelphia, from time to time, of any of its outstanding general obligation debt; authorizing the amendment, novation or termination, from time to time, of any agreement to manage interest costs incurred in connection with The City of Philadelphia’s general obligation debt; further amending said Ordinance (Bill No. 190935) to authorize the payment by The City of Philadelphia from proceeds of general obligation refunding bonds of any required settlement payments and related required amounts in connection with the termination of any such agreements to manage interest costs and additionally authorizing the payment of such settlement payments and related amounts from other legally available funds; and authorizing certain other actions.       Not available Not available 230250 0     Bill Amending Ordinance (Bill No. 190935) of the Council of The City of Philadelphia, approved by the Mayor on December 18, 2019, to authorize the refunding of additional series of outstanding general obligation bonds; authorizing the purchase by The City of Philadelphia, from time to time, of any of its outstanding general obligation debt; authorizing the amendment, novation or termination, from time to time, of any agreement to manage interest costs incurred in connection with The City of Philadelphia’s general obligation debt; further amending said Ordinance (Bill No. 190935) to authorize the payment by The City of Philadelphia from proceeds of general obligation refunding bonds of any required settlement payments and related required amounts in connection with the termination of any such agreements to manage interest costs and additionally authorizing the payment of such settlement payments and related amounts from other legally available funds; and authorizing certain other actions.       Not available Not available 230251 0     Bill Authorizing and approving (i) the execution and delivery of one or more supplements to an existing service agreement (or a new service agreement on substantially the same terms) between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to a comprehensive neighborhood transformation program; (ii) the issuance by the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, from time to time, of bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness to refund bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness issued to refinance such neighborhood transformation program; and (iii) the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay the amounts payable under such service agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness; confirming covenants that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations and payment each year to provide for the amounts due under such service agreement as so supplemented; and making such covenants with respect to such new service agreement; all under certain terms and conditio       Not available Not available 230251 0     Bill Authorizing and approving (i) the execution and delivery of one or more supplements to an existing service agreement (or a new service agreement on substantially the same terms) between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to a comprehensive neighborhood transformation program; (ii) the issuance by the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, from time to time, of bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness to refund bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness issued to refinance such neighborhood transformation program; and (iii) the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay the amounts payable under such service agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness; confirming covenants that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations and payment each year to provide for the amounts due under such service agreement as so supplemented; and making such covenants with respect to such new service agreement; all under certain terms and conditio       Not available Not available 230186-A 0     Bill Authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions.       Not available Not available 230250 0     Bill Amending Ordinance (Bill No. 190935) of the Council of The City of Philadelphia, approved by the Mayor on December 18, 2019, to authorize the refunding of additional series of outstanding general obligation bonds; authorizing the purchase by The City of Philadelphia, from time to time, of any of its outstanding general obligation debt; authorizing the amendment, novation or termination, from time to time, of any agreement to manage interest costs incurred in connection with The City of Philadelphia’s general obligation debt; further amending said Ordinance (Bill No. 190935) to authorize the payment by The City of Philadelphia from proceeds of general obligation refunding bonds of any required settlement payments and related required amounts in connection with the termination of any such agreements to manage interest costs and additionally authorizing the payment of such settlement payments and related amounts from other legally available funds; and authorizing certain other actions.       Not available Not available 230251 0     Bill Authorizing and approving (i) the execution and delivery of one or more supplements to an existing service agreement (or a new service agreement on substantially the same terms) between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to a comprehensive neighborhood transformation program; (ii) the issuance by the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, from time to time, of bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness to refund bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness issued to refinance such neighborhood transformation program; and (iii) the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay the amounts payable under such service agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidence of indebtedness; confirming covenants that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations and payment each year to provide for the amounts due under such service agreement as so supplemented; and making such covenants with respect to such new service agreement; all under certain terms and conditio       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 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 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 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 230339 0     Resolution Adopting the Report issued by Council’s Special Committee on Retention and Recruitment of Municipal Workers.       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 230367 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to evaluate existing support services for Early Childhood Education and Pre-K Centers and Providers and to examine the role of high-quality Early Childhood Education and Pre-K opportunities in addressing childhood poverty and promoting the future academic success of children in Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 230364 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week, public servants Zelma Carroll, Darlene Booker-Jones, Cheryl Colubriale, and Sarah Jones, who devote their lives to benefitting the City of Philadelphia for the common good.       Not available Not available 230366 0     Resolution Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the foundation of the State of Israel.       Not available Not available 230367 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to evaluate existing support services for Early Childhood Education and Pre-K Centers and Providers and to examine the role of high-quality Early Childhood Education and Pre-K opportunities in addressing childhood poverty and promoting the future academic success of children in Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 230368 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Meeka Outlaw for the heroism and the bravery she exhibited while providing aid to a 3-year-old child injured by gunfire.       Not available Not available 230369 0     Resolution Honoring His Eminence, Dr. Samuel ‘Emeka Kanu Uche for his outstanding service to the Methodist Church of Nigeria and welcoming him to the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 230371 0     Resolution Honoring Catherine G. Scott, President of AFSCME District Council 47 and recognizing her leadership, activism, and representation of Philadelphia workers, working to improve the lives of all Philadelphians.       Not available Not available