Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/3/2022 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 220097 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the operations of the City’s Airports to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220098 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1537 S. Lambert Street, 1514 S. Opal Street, 1520 S. Opal Street & 2008 Wilder 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220099 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3851 Aspen Street, 3855 Aspen Street, 3732 Haverford Avenue, 3825 Fairmount Avenue, 3605 Melon Street, 3607 Melon Street, 3832 Melon Street, 3858 Mount Vernon Street, 614 N. Shedwick Street, 3832 Wallace Street, 3830 Wallace Street, 708 N. 34th Street, 709 N. 35th Street, 676 N. 36th Street, 681 N. 37th Street, 740 N. 38th Street, 5139 Delancey Street & 747 N. 39th Street, 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220100 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220101 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 809 W. Firth Street and 2955 N. 8th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220102 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3215, 3217, 3221, 3223 Shelbourne Street; 901, 905 E. Westmoreland Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220103 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 97 and abandoning of a right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes, in the vicinity of east of Broad Street and extending from Washington Avenue to Carpenter Street, and a right-of-way for gas main purposes, located in the vicinity of north of Washington Avenue and extending from Thirteenth Street westwardly to a terminus, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220104 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Aviation, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to the operations of the City’s airports to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220105 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of a Renewal of Service Agreement for Gas Storage and Transportation Under Rate Schedule GSS with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220106 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance constituting the Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First Class City Revenue Bond Act and th READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220107 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210683, which was passed by Council on January 20, 2022, was signed by the Mayor on February 2, 2022. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220108 0     COMMUNICATION February 2, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210922, which was passed by Council at its session on January 20, 2022. Bill No. 210922 amends the Philadelphia Zoning Maps at a 4th District location, specifically the area bounded by Fountain and Umbria Streets, Paoli and Ridge Avenues, Livezey Street, and Valley and Henry Avenues. It would change the zoning designation from CMX2.5 Commercial Mixed Use to CA-1 Auto Oriented Commercial. The Philadelphia City Planning Commission (PCPC) reviewed this legislation and recommended against approval. The area has seen an increase in residential development projects that are changing the established pattern of development in the neighborhood. This change in zoning to CA-1 is intended to curtail this rapid uptick in response to resident concerns and the demand that the increased density has had on the existing community. Although a solution is needed, this approach does not permit any residential use by right, which is inconsistent with th READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220109 0     COMMUNICATION February 2, 2022 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210923, which was passed by Council at its session on January 20, 2022. Bill No. 210923 prohibits the operation by businesses of casino-style and skill games that accept cash payment for the chance of a cash reward, and are not otherwise regulated by the State. Respectfully, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 220076 0     Bill Authorizing the Philadelphia Housing Authority to acquire fee simple title to certain properties located in the vicinity of 9th Street to the east, 11th Street to the west, Cumberland Street to the north, and Susquehanna Avenue to the south, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 220077 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission; as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 220082 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the establishment of a Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. Introduced (By Request) and Referred     Action details Not available 220078 0     Bill Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” to add a new Chapter 6-1400, entitled “Cumulative Impacts Assessment,” to provide for the identification of environmental justice communities and inclusion of cumulative impacts assessments as part of certain permit and license review and approval processes, to provide for the administration and enforcement of the cumulative impacts assessment approval process, and make certain technical changes; and amending Chapter 21-3000, entitled “Environmental Justice Reporting,” to further provide for certain powers and duties of the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee, and make certain technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 220083 0     Resolution Declaring January 31 - February 4, 2022 as “National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action” in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended     Action details Not available 220084 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Pennsylvania athletes Summer Britcher, Andrew Heo, and Brian O’Neill, and wishing them well as they compete with Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220085 0     Resolution Designating the week of January 30, 2022, to February 5, 2022, as “Catholic Schools Week” in the City of Philadelphia, and further honoring and recognizing Catholic education throughout the City, and all Catholic Schools in the 4th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220086 0     Resolution Recognizing Chad Dion Lassiter for being named Pennsylvania’s 2021 Social Worker of the Year. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220087 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1537 S. Lambert Street, 1514 S. Opal Street, 1520 S. Opal Street & 2008 Wilder 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220088 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3215, 3217, 3221, 3223 Shelbourne Street; 901, 905 E. Westmoreland Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220079 0     Bill Constituting the Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of proceeds thereof and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Restated General Water a Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 220080 0     Bill Authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of a Renewal of Service Agreement for Gas Storage and Transportation Under Rate Schedule GSS with Transcontinental Gas Pipe Line Company, LLC. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 220089 0     Resolution Honoring the labor and power of “Black Rosie” Ruth “Ruthie” Wilson, whose critical industrial work at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, along with six hundred thousand other Black Rosies, helped win World War II and whose labors and wages served as the launching pad of the Black middle class. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220090 0     Resolution Honoring and celebrating the life and monumental legacy of community and religious leader Imam Asim Abdur-Rashid of Masjid Mujahideen, who passed away on January 29, 2022. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220091 0     Resolution Authorizing the Public Health and Human Services Committee to hold hearings on the transfer of ownership of Somerton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and its impact on the residents and workers at this oft sold facility. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220092 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Beech Community Services, on their development of the Philadelphia Black Biz directory and community engagement in North Philadelphia during the 4th annual Black Business Crawl. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220093 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Edward “Ed” McBride, PECO External Affairs Manager on the occasion of his passing. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220081 0     Bill Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” by adding a new section prohibiting the demolition of buildings or other structures located within the Eighth Councilmanic District, and providing that such prohibition shall expire after a specified period of time, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 220094 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to conduct public hearings to investigate racial biases in development in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220095 0     Resolution Calling on the City of Philadelphia to explore ways to assist residents in maintaining the infrastructure of their property. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220096 0     Resolution Declaring “Philadelphia Stands with Ukraine” and urging the White House and the United States Congress to fully support Ukraine amid hostile acts and military build-up along its border from Russia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 220003 1     Bill Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Councilmanic Districts,” by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts, under certain terms and conditions. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 220003 1     Bill Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Councilmanic Districts,” by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts, under certain terms and conditions. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 220003 1     Bill Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Councilmanic Districts,” by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts, under certain terms and conditions. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210958 0     Resolution Amending Resolution No. 200001-A, which provides Rules for the Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, by providing for rules regarding recusal from any legislation due to conflicts of interest. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220013 0     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. ADOPTED Pass 15:1 Action details Not available 220055 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1001 W. Arizona Street, 1003 W. Arizona Street, 1005 W. Arizona Street, 1005 W. Cumberland Street, 1007 W. Arizona Street, 1009 W. Arizona Street, 1011 W. Arizona Street, 1013 W. Arizona Street, 1019 W. Arizona Street, 1021 W. Cumberland Street, 2325 N. 10th Street, 2335 N. 10th Street, 2337 N. 10th Street, 2346 N. 10th Street, 2347 N. 10th Street, 2419 N. 10th Street, 2440 N. Delhi Street, 2444 N. Delhi Street, 924 W. York Street, 932 W. York 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 220056 0     Resolution Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the occasion of its 30th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220057 0     Resolution Recognizing February 2022 as Career and Technical Education Month® in Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220058 0     Resolution Recognizing February 2022 as Environmental Justice Month in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220059 0     Resolution Recognizing February 1-7, 2022, as National Gun Violence Survivor Week, in honor of survivors of gun violence and the lifelong burdens they carry. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220060 0     Resolution Honoring Penn’s Village for its work caring for Philadelphia’s aging population, and recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the national Village Movement. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220061 0     Resolution Recognizing the nomination of Arianna J. Freeman to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and encouraging her confirmation by the United States Senate. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220064 0     Resolution Honoring the legacy of the Joseph Fox Bookshop located on Sansom Street upon its closure after over seventy years in business and recognizing its many contributions to the literary culture of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220065 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Tina Sloan Green and the Eyekonz Lacrosse team, for being the first Philadelphian and all-black team to participate in the World Lacrosse tournament this year. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220066 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2046 Martha Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220067 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 731 Mercy Street in the First 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 220068 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 152 Logan Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220083 0     Resolution Declaring January 31 - February 4, 2022 as “National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action” in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220091 0     Resolution Authorizing the Public Health and Human Services Committee to hold hearings on the transfer of ownership of Somerton Nursing & Rehabilitation Center and its impact on the residents and workers at this oft sold facility. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 220094 0     Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to conduct public hearings to investigate racial biases in development in the City of Philadelphia. ADOPTED     Action details Not available