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Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 12/16/2021 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/
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211032 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210798, which was passed by Council on December 2, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on December 10, 2021.READ AND FILED   Action details Not available
211033 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a 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 Fifth 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.READ AND FILED   Action details Not available
211034 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a resolution approving the appointment of Seth Bluestein as City Commissioner, to fill out the unexpired term of a vacant seat in the Office of the City Commissioners.READ AND FILED   Action details Not available
211035 0  COMMUNICATIONDecember 14, 2021 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. 210922- Not for approval Bill No. 210926 Bill No. 210930 Bill No. 210931 Bill No. 210932 Bill No. 210933 Bill No. 210957 Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY MayorREAD AND FILED   Action details Not available
211036 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. Bill Nos. 210584, 210671-A, 210675, 210678, 210679, 210690, 210746, 210772, 210773, 210774, 210779, 210780 , 210781, 210826, 210846, 210847, which were passed by Council on December 2, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on December 15, 2021.READ AND FILED   Action details Not available
211037 0  COMMUNICATIONTransmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. Bill Nos. 210771, 210901-A, 210924, and 210925, which were passed by Council on December 9, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on December 15, 2021.READ AND FILED   Action details Not available
211038 0  COMMUNICATIONDecember 15, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210808, which was passed by Council at its session on December 2, 2021. This bill changes the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Oxford, Shelmire, Rising Sun, Solly Avenues, the County Line, Borbeck, Hasbrook, and Hartel Avenues, all in the Tenth Council District. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) reviewed this legislation and recommended against approval. It noted that this zoning change will prevent the redevelopment of these lots for mixed-use development projects and limit each property to one residential unit. The Planning Commission’s Central Northeast District Plan recommended keeping CMX-2 zoning in this area to encourage mixed-use redevelopment of under-utilized properties to strengthen the Fox Chase business district and to encourage a strong walkable commercial corridor. The new CMX-1 zoning designation would fail to capitalize on potential redevelopment by READ AND FILED   Action details Not available
211023 0  ResolutionCalling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his administration to work collaboratively with City Council in the creation of a Local Job Placement Task Force.Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended   Action details Not available
211024 0  ResolutionCalling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bills 412, 1332, 1642 and any other legislative initiatives that decrease funding for public schools and further inequities in our educational systems.Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended   Action details Not available
211019 0  BillEstablishing no truck or trailer parking regulations on N. 60th street between W. Oxford street and Clifford terrace, both sides; N. 61st street between W. Oxford street and Clifford terrace, both sides; and W. Columbia avenue between N. 60th street and N. 61st street, both sides.    Action details Not available
211020 0  BillAuthorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 762 South 10th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.    Action details Not available
211025 0  ResolutionUrging the Biden Administration and the United States Department of Justice to finalize a proposed rule that would close a regulatory loophole and require “ghost gun” kit makers to include serial numbers in firearm kits and require federally licensed firearms dealers to conduct background checks prior to the sale of these firearm kits.Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended   Action details Not available
211026 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine our national youth mental health crisis and its role in the ongoing epidemic of gun violence.Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended   Action details Not available
211027 0  ResolutionHonoring the Inner City Warriors Youth Football Team for winning the National United Youth Football League 2021 Championship in Plant City, Florida.Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended   Action details Not available
211021 0  BillAmending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Standards of Conduct and Ethics,” including Section 20-607, entitled “Conflict of Interest,” and Section 20-610, entitled “Statement of Financial Interests,” to regulate and restrict the receipt of outside income, under certain terms and conditions.    Action details Not available
211028 0  ResolutionCalling for the creation of the School District of Philadelphia Building Authority Workgroup.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
211022 0  BillAmending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Surplus Properties,” by adding criteria for evaluating non-competitive dispositions, all under certain terms and conditions.    Action details Not available
211029 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to conduct public hearings to explore the crisis of expiring affordable housing subsidies and the impact of those expirations on the availability of affordable housing units in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended   Action details Not available
211030 0  ResolutionHonoring and congratulating champion of the week, John Bartram High School Football team, on their successful 2021 season and winning their first District 12 4A Public League title in 45 years.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
211031 0  ResolutionDeclaring March 25, 2022 as Belarusian Heritage Day in recognition of the contributions of Belarusian-Americans in the City of Philadelphia.Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar   Action details Not available
210956-A 1  BillSignifying the intention of the City of Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority pursuant to authority established under state law, and amending Chapters 20-600 (“Standards of Conduct and Ethics”), 20-1200 (“Lobbying”), and 17-1400 (“Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance”) of The Philadelphia Code to address ethics, contractual and other requirements applicable to the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority, all under certain terms and conditions.SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL   Action details Not available
210956-A 1  BillSignifying the intention of the City of Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority pursuant to authority established under state law, and amending Chapters 20-600 (“Standards of Conduct and Ethics”), 20-1200 (“Lobbying”), and 17-1400 (“Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance”) of The Philadelphia Code to address ethics, contractual and other requirements applicable to the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority, all under certain terms and conditions.ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
210956-A 1  BillSignifying the intention of the City of Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority pursuant to authority established under state law, and amending Chapters 20-600 (“Standards of Conduct and Ethics”), 20-1200 (“Lobbying”), and 17-1400 (“Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance”) of The Philadelphia Code to address ethics, contractual and other requirements applicable to the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR   Action details Not available
210960 0  ResolutionRecognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 102nd Founders’ Day and the upcoming International Convention being held in the City of Philadelphia, July 18- July 24, 2022.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210961 0  ResolutionRecognizing, honoring and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 108th Founders’ Day and the upcoming Eastern Region Conference being held in the City of Philadelphia, March 31 - April 3, 2022.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210991 0  ResolutionRecognizing and congratulating WHYY and the News and Information Community Exchange (N.I.C.E). collaborative on their steadfast commitment to diversify local news sources, and empower local, BIPOC, and underserved communities through grassroots news.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210992 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2929 N. 13th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210993 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210994 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1335 N. 8th Street, 1401 N. 8th Street, 1402 N. 30th Street, 1410 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1421 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1424 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1429 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1437 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1438 Franklin Street, 1440 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1451 N Myrtlewood Street, 1452 N. Mytlewood Street. 1457 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1459 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1460 N. Hollywood Street, 1463 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1500 N. Hollywood Street, 1511 N. Myrtlewood Street, 2955 N. 8th Street, 3003 Redner Street, 3601 Germantown Avenue, and 729 Master Street in the Fifth 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
210995 0  ResolutionHonoring Philadelphia VIP on the Special Occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210996 0  ResolutionHonoring the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity on the Special Occasion of its Tenth Anniversary.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210997 0  ResolutionCommending Patricia Wilson Aden on her Appointment as President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210998 0  ResolutionHonoring the Local Initiatives Support Corporation on the Special Occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210999 0  ResolutionCommending The Black Promoters Collective on their official formation as a 100 percent Black-owned organization.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211000 0  ResolutionAlso naming the 1500 block of West Cabot Street from 15th Street to 16th Street, “Vivian VanStory Way” to honor and commemorate the life of Vivian VanStory and her lasting impact on her North Philadelphia community.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211001 0  ResolutionAlso naming the 2500 block of West Stewart Street from 25th Street to 26th Street, “Warren McMichael Way” to honor and commemorate the life of Warren McMichael and his lasting impact on the Brewerytown- Sharswood community.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211002 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Terrence Foley for fifteen years of committed service as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the City Avenue Special Services District in the 4th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211003 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring legendary sports journalist Donald Hunt on the occasion of his retirement after over thirty years of writing for the Philadelphia Tribune.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211004 0  ResolutionRecognizing and honoring Al Schmidt for his 10-year tenure as a Philadelphia City Commissioner, and wishing him well as he begins a new chapter in his career as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Committee of Seventy.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211008 0  ResolutionCalling on the General Assembly to prohibit the use of deadly force to make a citizen’s arrest.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211009 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1306, 1308, 1310, 1312 and 1329 S. 21st Street, 1303 S. 23rd Street, 1306 S. 28th Street, 1213 S. Bonsall Street, 1148 S. Cleveland Street, 2632 Ellsworth Street, 1410 S. Hicks Street, 2054 Gerrit Street, 2612, 2741 and 2743 Latona Street, 2123 Montrose Street, 1701 and 1703 S. Ringgold Street and 1714 S. Taylor 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
211010 0  ResolutionRecognizing the work and contributions of labor and grassroots community activist Ronald Whitehorne, whose leadership and mentorship has inspired generations of activists and leaders in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211011 0  ResolutionDesignating Tuesday December 21, 2021 as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211012 0  ResolutionHonoring, congratulating, and thanking Frank DiCicco on the occasion of his retirement from the Zoning Board of Adjustment and his many years of service to the citizens of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211013 0  ResolutionProclaiming January 13, 2022 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of Korean Americans and their invaluable contributions to enhance the City’s culture, economy, and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210692 1  ResolutionProposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, by increasing the number of appointees, providing for confirmation by Council of appointees, and specifying qualifications that appointees must possess; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.ADOPTEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210633-A 1  BillAmending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/MIH, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District”; by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses”; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210917-A 1  BillAdding a new Chapter 9-5700, entitled “Leasing of Commercial Property,” to require commercial lessors to provide certain disclosures before entering lease agreements and to provide related protections to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
211023 0  ResolutionCalling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his administration to work collaboratively with City Council in the creation of a Local Job Placement Task Force.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211024 0  ResolutionCalling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reject House Bills 412, 1332, 1642 and any other legislative initiatives that decrease funding for public schools and further inequities in our educational systems.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211025 0  ResolutionUrging the Biden Administration and the United States Department of Justice to finalize a proposed rule that would close a regulatory loophole and require “ghost gun” kit makers to include serial numbers in firearm kits and require federally licensed firearms dealers to conduct background checks prior to the sale of these firearm kits.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211027 0  ResolutionHonoring the Inner City Warriors Youth Football Team for winning the National United Youth Football League 2021 Championship in Plant City, Florida.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
210689 0  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Old York Road, Broad Street, and 65th Avenue.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210899 1  BillAmending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Henry Avenue, Roxborough Avenue, Silverwood Street, and Fountain Street; all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210926 1  BillTo amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Crispin Street, Willits Road, Academy Road, and Frankford Avenue.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210782 1  BillAmending Bill No. 210320 (approved June 28, 2021), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive,” by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210783 1  BillAmending Bill No. 210321 (approved June 28, 2021), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget,” by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210864 0  BillAmending Subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code (“Credit for Contributions to Community Development Corporations, Nonprofit Organizations Engaged in Developing and Implementing Healthy Food Initiatives and Nonprofit Intermediaries”) to clarify the number of contribution agreements that may be entered into, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210669 0  BillProviding 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 revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, by increasing the number of appointees, providing for confirmation by Council of appointees, and specifying qualifications that appointees must possess; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210629 0  BillAuthorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Nicholas Street and Turner Street, each from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various utility purposes within the beds of Nicholas and Turner Streets being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210867 0  BillAmending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries for Permit Parking District 19, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210918 0  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on Camac street between Wagner avenue and Fisher avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210919 0  BillRegulating the direction of movement of traffic on East Godfrey avenue between Summerdale avenue and Pratt street, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210921 1  BillAuthorizing various encroachments at 3536 Calumet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210929 0  BillEstablishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Day street and Wildey street; Thompson street and Columbia avenue; Oxford street and Belgrade street; E. Montgomery street and Thompson street; Columbia avenue and Belgrade street; Crease street and Thompson street; Belgrade street and Oxford street.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210930 0  BillAmending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 200423) approved November 10, 2020, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing Keystone Property Group (‘Owner’) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 100 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (‘Property’), all under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210931 0  BillAmending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 200092) approved March 11, 2020, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing Independence Park Hotel (‘Owner’) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (‘Property’), all under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210932 1  BillAuthorizing various encroachments on North Broad Street in the vicinity of 1344-1348 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
210920 1  BillAmending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to provide for an eviction diversion program, to make associated changes related to the landlord and tenant relationship, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.READ AND PASSEDPass17:0 Action details Not available
211026 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine our national youth mental health crisis and its role in the ongoing epidemic of gun violence.ADOPTED   Action details Not available
211029 0  ResolutionAuthorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to conduct public hearings to explore the crisis of expiring affordable housing subsidies and the impact of those expirations on the availability of affordable housing units in the City of Philadelphia.ADOPTED   Action details Not available