City Hall Roll Call(s): May 4th-May 25th, 2023
City Hall Roll Call(s): May 4th-May 25th, 2023
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Editor’s Note: I’ve been traveling internationally the last couple of Council sessions, so below you’ll find legislative information for the last three sessions including those I wasn’t able to cover live.
Today’s Session Recap:
Council held its first post-primary Stated Meeting today and welcomed a trio of newly minted democratic nominees to Council chambers. On the At-Large Democratic side of things, Rue Landau and Dr. Nina Ahmad joined joined their three incumbent At-Large colleagues Councilmembers Katherine Gilmore-Richardson, Isaiah Thomas and Jimmy Harrity. With a general election victory in November, Landau will be the first openly LGBTQ+ member of City Council. Ahmad, as noted in today’s session, would be the body’s first AAPI Muslim woman to serve on Council. Jeffrey Young, who ran unopposed as a result of various petition challenges, will take over the 5th Councilmanic District seat from a retiring Council President Clarke. Young, an attorney and former staffer in Clarke’s office, has a clear path to office with no republican challenger for the seat.
Getting back to business, Council authorized hearings regarding the recent escape of two inmates from the Philadelphia Industrial Correctional Center. The resolution, introduced by Councilmember Sharon Vaughn (D-AL) seeks to examine “the persistent systemic issues in the Philadelphia Prison system which made the escape possible.”
A number of zoning bills were introduced, including one by Councilmember Brian O’Neill (R-10th) which amends a number of overlays to provide for regulations for medical marijuana facilities.
Council has only three sessions remaining before its summer recess. At the top of its agenda will be the passage of the City budget, which must be adopted prior to the start of the new fiscal year on July 1. With a revenue positive outlook, this year’s behind the scene budget negotiations should proceed smoothly, with most of the Mayor’s proposed budget intact and some minor adjustments related to funding Council priorities.
The June 1st Stated Meeting will be the last week for the introduction of zoning bills, which require a longer notice period before a Council public hearing than other bills. Thursday, June 8th marks the last possible session of any non-zoning legislation to be introduced and passed before the June 22nd recess.
Bills and Resolutions Introduced Today (By Subject Matter)
Due to the volume, ceremonial resolutions introduced by Councilmembers that honor or memorialize individuals or organizations will not be listed below, but can be found on Legistar.
🏗️ Construction / Zoning
Bill expanding the signage allowable in the Sports Stadium Special Services District. (Johnson)
Bill creating the “Warrington Affordable Housing Overlay” in the 3rd Councilmanic District. (Gauthier)
Bill amending the zoning designation of land located at 54th and Chester in the 3rd Councilmanic District. (Gauthier)
Bill amending the zoning designation of land located at 50th and Springfield located in the 3rd Councilmanic District. (Gauthier)
Bill amending the boundaries of the East Falls Commercial Review Area located in the 4th Councilmanic District. (Jones)
Bill amending the zoning designation of land located in the 7th Councilmanic District. (Lozada)
Bill amending the zoning designation of land located at Johnson and Morton Streets in the 8th Councilmanic District. (Bass)
Bill amending the Far Northeast Overlay, the Northeast Overlay and the Fourth District overlay by creating regulations for medical marijuana. (O’Neill)
🗺️ Land Disposition / Acquisition
Resolution authorizing the Land Bank to dispose of property located within the 1st Councilmanic District. (Squilla)
Resolution authorizing the Land Bank to dispose of property located in the 4th Councilmanic District. (Jones)
Resolution authorizing the transfer of land located in the 7th Councilmanic District. (Lozada)
💼 Business Regulation
Bill modifying city contract reporting obligations related to women and minorities serving as board members and executive staff, removing and reducing certain requirements and modifying the reporting threshold. (Phillips)
🚦Streets
Bill establishing parking regulations in the 2nd Councilmanic District. (Johnson)
Bill authorizing a sidewalk cafe in the 3rd Councilmanic District. (Gauthier)
Bill authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust to install various right-of-way encroachments. (Gauthier)
Bill authorizing the revision of lines and grades in the 4th Councilmanic District. (Jones)
Bill establishing parking regulations in the 4th Councilmanic District. (Jones)
Bill establishing parking regulations in the 5th Councilmanic District. (Clarke)
Bill revising the requirements for obtaining permit access to the underground portion of the right-of-way. (Clarke)
🔏 Contract / Agreement Authorization
Bill authorizing the Planning Director to file an application for a Community Development Block Grant. (Clarke)
Bill authorizing the City Treasurer to enter into an agreement with Citizens Bank for payroll services. (Clarke)
Bill authorizing the execution of a service agreement with the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a home repair program. (Clarke)
Bill authorizing the City to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with PICA. (Clarke)
📛 Board / Commission Appointments
Resolution confirming Elinor Haider to the board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority. (Clarke)
💸 Finance / Budget
Bill approving the Philadelphia Gas Works Capital Budget. (Clarke)
Resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement for FY2024. (Clarke)
⚖️ Privileged Resolutions (Authorizing Hearings / Urging Action)
Resolution urging the Administration to pursue comprehensive, qualitative and quantitative efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the City of Philadelphia. (Squilla)
Resolution calling for the creation of the Community - Temple Safety Partnership Zone. (Clarke)
Resolution urging the Admin to pursue comprehensive, qualitative efforts to improve access to good paying jobs in the City of Philadelphia. (Harrity)
Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings regarding the escape of two inmates and the persistent systemic issues in the Philadelphia Prison system which made the escape possible. (Vaughn)
Bills and Resolutions Introduced Today (By Member)
Due to the volume, ceremonial resolutions introduced by Councilmembers that honor or memorialize individuals or organizations will not be listed below, but can be found on Legistar.
Councilmember Mark Squilla (D-1st)
R: Urging the Administration to pursue comprehensive, qualitative and quantitative efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the City of Philadelphia.
R: Authorizing the Land Bank to dispose of property located within the 1st Councilmanic District.
Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd)
B: Expanding the signage allowable in the Sports Stadium Special Services District.
B: Establishing parking regulations in the 2nd Councilmanic District.
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (D-3rd)
B: Creating the “Warrington Affordable Housing Overlay” in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
B: Authorizing a sidewalk cafe in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
B: Authorizing Brandywine Realty Trust to install various right-of-way encroachments.
B: Amending the zoning designation of land located at 54th and Chester in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
B: Amending the zoning designation of land located at 50th and Springfield located in the 3rd Councilmanic District.
Councilmember Curtis Jones, Jr. (D-4th)
B: Amending the boundaries of the East Falls Commercial Review Area located in the 4th Councilmanic District.
B: Authorizing the revision of lines and grades in the 4th Councilmanic District.
B: Establishing parking regulations in the 4th Councilmanic District.
R: Authorizing the Land Bank to dispose of property located in the 4th Councilmanic District.
Council President Darrell Clarke (D-5th)
R: Confirming Elinor Haider to the board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority.
B: Establishing parking regulations in the 5th Councilmanic District.
R: Calling for the creation of the Community - Temple Safety Partnership Zone.
B: Authorizing the Planning Director to file an application for a Community Development Block Grant.
B: Authorizing the City Treasurer to enter into an agreement with Citizens Bank for payroll services.
B: Approving the Philadelphia Gas Works Capital Budget.
B: Authorizing the execution of a service agreement with the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority relating to the financing of a home repair program.
B: Authorizing the City to enter into an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with PICA.
B: Revising the requirements for obtaining permit access to the underground portion of the right-of-way.
R: Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for FY2024.
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada (D-7th)
B: Amending the zoning designation of land located in the 7th Councilmanic District.
R: Authorizing the transfer of land located in the 7th Councilmanic District.
Councilmember Cindy Bass (D-8th)
B: Amending the zoning designation of land located at Johnson and Morton Streets in the 8th Councilmanic District.
Councilmember Anthony Phillips (D-9th)
B: Modifying city contract reporting obligations related to women and minorities serving as board members and executive staff, removing and reducing certain requirements and modifying the reporting threshold.
Councilmember Brian O’Neill (R-10th)
B: Amending the Far Northeast Overlay, the Northeast Overlay and the Fourth District overlay by creating regulations for medical marijuana.
Councilmember Kendra Brooks (I-AL)
R: Declaring the week of 6/5-6/11 as Disability Pride Week in the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Jim Harrity (D-AL)
R: Honoring Mural Arts Philadelphia for the porch light program and AAPI Mural Series.
R: Urging the Admin to pursue comprehensive, qualitative efforts to improve access to good paying jobs in the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Sharon Vaughn (D-AL)
R: Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings regarding the escape of two inmates and the persistent systemic issues in the Philadelphia Prison system which made the escape possible.
Bills and Resolutions Passed Today (5/25)
Resolutions:
🗣️ 230420 (Phillips): Calling on the Administration and School District of Philadelphia to address and expand financial literacy education in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 230### (Thomas): Congratulating the Champions of the Week, individuals who devoted their careers to working as public servants.
🏆 230### (Jones): Thanking the School District of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Department of Human Services and the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services for taking part in a round table and for their collaborative work with schools impacted by gun violence.
🏆 230### (Johnson): Declaring Summer of 2023, the summer of Hip-Hop in Philadelphia, in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Hip-Hop.
🏆 230### (Squilla): Recognizing and celebrating the 2023 Philippine Independence Week in Philadelphia.
⚖️ 230### (Vaughn): Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings regarding the escape of two inmates and the persistent systemic issues in the Philadelphia Prison system which made the escape possible.
🏆 230### (Brooks): Declaring the week of 6/5-6/11 as Disability Pride Week in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 230### (Harrity): Honoring Mural Arts Philadelphia for the porch light program and AAPI Mural Series.
🏆 230### (Gauthier): Declaring June 2023 LGBTQ+ Pride Month in the City of Philadelphia.
Bills:
💼 220865 (Clarke): Amending Title 18 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commerce,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Workforce Development Activity and Reporting,” to promote workforce development activity, and to require the Department of Commerce to report to Council certain aggregate information regarding employment rates and training opportunities, and to report on assessments of the economic impact of the City’s workforce development programs.
💸 220940 (Jones): Continuing the Roxborough Neighborhood Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Ridge Avenue from Main Street beginning with 5122 Ridge Avenue to 7220 Ridge Avenue and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Ridge Avenue; continuing the designation of the Roxborough Development Corporation, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District…
💸 230080 (Squilla): Continuing a neighborhood improvement district, known as the Northern Liberties Business Improvement District ("District"), in an area that generally includes both sides of North 2nd Street from the north side of Callowhill Street to the south side of Girard Avenue, both sides of North 3rd Street from Spring Garden Street to the south side of Wildey Street, Spring Garden Street from North 2nd Street to the eastern side of North 5th Street, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets…
💼 230152 (Squilla): Amending Section 9-1132 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Cashless Retail Prohibition,” by providing an exemption for gym membership transactions.
Bills and Resolutions Introduced on May 11th (By Subject Matter)
Due to the volume, ceremonial resolutions introduced by Councilmembers that honor or memorialize individuals or organizations will not be listed below, but can be found on Legistar.
🏗️ Construction / Zoning
230403 - Bill amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by adding a new Chapter requiring the creation of lactation spaces. (Gilmore-Richardson)
230407 - Bill amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bristol Street, Old York Road, Hunting Park Avenue and Park Avenue. (Clarke)
230408 - Bill amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits. (Johnson)
230410 - Bill amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” to add an overlay district pertaining to injection sites for narcotics. (Lozada)
230412 - Bill amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Schuylkill River, Passyunk Avenue, 61st Street, Lindbergh Boulevard, Grays Avenue, 49th Street, Paschall Avenue, and Grays Ferry Avenue. (Gauthier)
🗺️ Land Disposition / Acquisition
230413 - 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 in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land containing approximately 23,595 square feet, located in and about the area bounded by Market Street, 39th Street, Ludlow Street and 40th Street. (Gauthier)
230414 - Bill 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. (Gauthier)
230423 - Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority a deed conveying fee simple title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District. (Clarke)
📜 Charter Change
230411 - Bill 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 provide for the creation of an Office for People with Disabilities, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, to eliminate a duplicative office and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. (Brooks)
230430 - Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office for People with Disabilities, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, to eliminate a duplicative office and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. (Brooks)
🚦Streets
230402 - Bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560) approved July 10, 2018, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street, under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. (Phillips)
230405 - Bill establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Norris street and N. 15th street and N. 19th street; Page street and N. 16th street and N. 20th street and N. 23rd street; Monument street and N. 17th street. (Clarke)
230406 - Bill authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 1907-1915 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 and 1904-40 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103. (Clarke)
230409 - Bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane in each direction on Bartram Avenue, from 84th Street to Essington Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits. (Johnson)
230415 - Bill amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by providing for prohibitions relating to Nuisance Vehicles, and for penalties and enforcement. (Driscoll)
230416 - Bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on East Market street from 2nd street to 6th street; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limit. (Squilla)
230417 - Bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 2nd street from Race street to Market street; and removing a travel lane on North 2nd street within the same limits. (Squilla)
🔏 Contract / Agreement Authorization
230404 - Bill authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the 1200 block of North Newkirk Street. (Clarke)
💸 Finance / Budget
230418 - Bill amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by requiring advertising in community papers, the availability of tax relief programs, residential foreclosure diversion programs, housing counseling assistance and installment payment agreements, to help neighborhood residents manage financial hardships. (Bass)
230419 - Bill amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” to require notices of property assessed value and real estate tax liability, include information on the availability and application process for Income-based payment agreements, Homestead, Tax exemption for Long-time Owner Occupants and other tax relief programs. (Bass)
⚖️ Privileged Resolutions (Authorizing Hearings / Urging Action)
230420 - Resolution calling on the Administration and School District of Philadelphia to address and expand financial literacy education in the City of Philadelphia. (Phillips)
230426 - Resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to evaluate the current academic achievement of the Philadelphia School District and its plans for improving student outcomes. (Johnson)
230427 - Resolution authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine strategies to address straw purchasing and the prosecution of gun cases to prevent gun violence. (Johnson)
230432 - Resolution calling on Safehouse, the United States Department of Justice, and the Mayor to halt implementation of supervised injection sites in the City of Philadelphia, to involve community groups and other branches of city government with differing views to participate in settlement negotiations, and to enforce the previous holding from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. (Harrity)
Bills and Resolutions Introduced on May 11th (By Member)
Due to the volume, ceremonial resolutions introduced by Councilmembers that honor or memorialize individuals or organizations will not be listed below, but can be found on Legistar.
Councilmember Mark Squilla (D-1st)
230416 - Bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on East Market street from 2nd street to 6th street; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limit.
230417 - Bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 2nd street from Race street to Market street; and removing a travel lane on North 2nd street within the same limits.
Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd)
230408 - Bill amending Chapter 19-3200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Keystone Opportunity Zone, Economic Development District, and Strategic Development Area,” to provide for additional extensions of certain benefits.
230409 - Bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane in each direction on Bartram Avenue, from 84th Street to Essington Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits.
230426 - Resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to evaluate the current academic achievement of the Philadelphia School District and its plans for improving student outcomes.
230427 - Resolution authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine strategies to address straw purchasing and the prosecution of gun cases to prevent gun violence.
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (D-3rd)
230412 - Bill amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by the Schuylkill River, Passyunk Avenue, 61st Street, Lindbergh Boulevard, Grays Avenue, 49th Street, Paschall Avenue, and Grays Ferry Avenue.
230413 - 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 in all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land containing approximately 23,595 square feet, located in and about the area bounded by Market Street, 39th Street, Ludlow Street and 40th Street.
230414 - Bill 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.
Council President Darrell Clarke (D-5th)
230404 - Bill authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the 1200 block of North Newkirk Street.
230405 - Bill establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Norris street and N. 15th street and N. 19th street; Page street and N. 16th street and N. 20th street and N. 23rd street; Monument street and N. 17th street.
230406 - Bill authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 1907-1915 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 and 1904-40 Sansom Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103.
230407 - Bill amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bristol Street, Old York Road, Hunting Park Avenue and Park Avenue.
230423 - Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Housing Authority a deed conveying fee simple title to various properties located in the 5th Councilmanic District.
Councilmember Mike Driscoll (D-6th)
230415 - Bill amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by providing for prohibitions relating to Nuisance Vehicles, and for penalties and enforcement.
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada (D-7th)
230410 - Bill amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” to add an overlay district pertaining to injection sites for narcotics.
Councilmember Cindy Bass (D-8th)
230418 - Bill amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by requiring advertising in community papers, the availability of tax relief programs, residential foreclosure diversion programs, housing counseling assistance and installment payment agreements, to help neighborhood residents manage financial hardships.
230419 - Bill amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” to require notices of property assessed value and real estate tax liability, include information on the availability and application process for Income-based payment agreements, Homestead, Tax exemption for Long-time Owner Occupants and other tax relief programs.
Councilmember Anthony Phillips (D-9th)
230402 - Bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560) approved July 10, 2018, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street, under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.
230420 - Resolution calling on the Administration and School District of Philadelphia to address and expand financial literacy education in the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Kendra Brooks (I-AL)
230411 - Bill 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 provide for the creation of an Office for People with Disabilities, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, to eliminate a duplicative office and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
230430 - Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office for People with Disabilities, to provide for the powers and duties of such Office, to eliminate a duplicative office and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Office into the City government; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Katherine Gilmore Richardson (D-AL)
230403 - Bill amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by adding a new Chapter requiring the creation of lactation spaces.
Councilmember Jim Harrity (D-AL)
230432 - Resolution calling on Safehouse, the United States Department of Justice, and the Mayor to halt implementation of supervised injection sites in the City of Philadelphia, to involve community groups and other branches of city government with differing views to participate in settlement negotiations, and to enforce the previous holding from the Third Circuit Court of Appeals.
Bills and Resolutions Passed on May 11th
Resolutions:
🏆 230365 (Jones): 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.
🏆 230370 (Vaughn): Recognizing the Philadelphia Section of the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on the occasion of its 75th Anniversary.
🏆 230372 (Gauthier): Renaming the 5200 Block of Wyalusing Avenue “Nehemiah Davis Way”, to honor the work of community leader and dedicated youth mentor Nehemiah Davis.
📛 230373 (Squilla): Appointing Doug Hager to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
📛 230374 (Squilla): Appointing Edward Garcia to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
📛 230375 (Squilla): Appointing Elena Brennan to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
📛 230376 (Squilla): Appointing Joel Spivak to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
📛 230377 (Squilla): Appointing Nicole Wiegand to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
📛 230378 (Squilla): Appointing Samantha Shaw to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
📛 230379 (Squilla): Appointing Shannon Maldonado to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
📛 230380 (Squilla): Appointing Taylor Jenkins to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
🏆 230421 (Gilmore-Richardson): Honoring and Celebrating the Historic Career of Reverend Louise Williams Bishop, also known as the Queen of the Airwaves, on the Occasion of her Retirement
🏆 230422 (Driscoll): Proclaiming May 2023 as Jewish American Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Jewish Americans to our Country, Commonwealth, and City.
🏆 230424 (Thomas): Honoring and congratulating the Champions of the Week Judith McGinley, Sean Dugan, Esther Jones, Sadonna Major, Giovanni Maysonet, Mychal Couch, Carla Lecoin, Stephanie Haldaman-Carrion, and Ronnessa Edwards who, for the common good of all Pennsylvanians, have devoted their careers to working as public servants in the City of Philadelphia and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
🏆 230425 (Johnson): Honoring the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus on the occasion of their 50th anniversary for their dedication and advocacy on behalf of communities of color across the Commonwealth.
⚖️ 230426 (Johnson): Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to evaluate the current academic achievement of the Philadelphia School District and its plans for improving student outcomes.
⚖️ 230427 (Johnson): Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine strategies to address straw purchasing and the prosecution of gun cases to prevent gun violence.
🏆 230428 (Johnson): Honoring Joel Embiid, of the Philadelphia 76ers, for winning the 2022-23 NBA Most Valuable Player award.
🏆 230429 (Lozada): Recognizing and honoring the Allied Health Professionals providing services to the City of Philadelphia during National Hospital Week from May 7, 2023 to May 13, 2023.
🏆 230431 (Harrity): Honoring the Philadelphia Job Corps Student Government Association Staff President - Danika Graham, Vice President - Starr Ruckers, Treasurer - Tales Williams, Secretary - Rameriah Cooper on the occasion of their inauguration of the first Student Government Association in Philadelphia Job Corps since 2019.
🏆 230433 (Gauthier): Declaring the second week of May 2023 as Children’s Mental Health Week in the City of Philadelphia.
🏆 230434 (Gauthier): Declaring May 2023 Haitian Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia, in recognition of the contributions of Haitians and Haitian-Americans.
Bills:
🔏 230251 (Clarke): 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…
Bills and Resolutions Introduced May 4th (By Subject Matter)
Due to the volume, ceremonial resolutions introduced by Councilmembers that honor or memorialize individuals or organizations will not be listed below, but can be found on Legistar.
🗺️ Land Disposition / Acquisition
230360 - 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. (Driscoll)
🚦Streets
230358 - 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. (Gauthier)
230359 - 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. (Gauthier)
🔏 Contract / Agreement Authorization
230354 - 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. (Clarke)
230355 - 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. (Johnson)
230356 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. (Johnson)
230357 - 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. (Lozada)
230361 - 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. (Driscoll)
230362 - 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. (O’Neill)
230363 - 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. (Bass)
📛 Board / Commission Appointments
230373 - Resolution appointing Doug Hager to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. (Squilla)
230374 - Resolution appointing Edward Garcia to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. (Squilla)
230375 - Resolution appointing Elena Brennan to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. (Squilla)
230376 - Resolution appointing Joel Spivak to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. (Squilla)
230377 - Resolution appointing Nicole Wiegand to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. (Squilla)
230378 - Resolution appointing Samantha Shaw to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. (Squilla)
230379 - Resolution appointing Shannon Maldonado to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. (Squilla)
230380 - Resolution appointing Taylor Jenkins to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District. (Squilla)
⚖️ Privileged Resolutions (Authorizing Hearings / Urging Action)
230367 - 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. (Johnson)
Bills and Resolutions Introduced May 4th (By Member)
Due to the volume, ceremonial resolutions introduced by Councilmembers that honor or memorialize individuals or organizations will not be listed below, but can be found on Legistar.
Councilmember Mark Squilla (D-1st)
230373 - Resolution appointing Doug Hager to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
230374 - Resolution appointing Edward Garcia to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
230375 - Resolution appointing Elena Brennan to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
230376 - Resolution appointing Joel Spivak to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
230377 - Resolution appointing Nicole Wiegand to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
230378 - Resolution appointing Samantha Shaw to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
230379 - Resolution appointing Shannon Maldonado to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
230380 - Resolution appointing Taylor Jenkins to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
Councilmember Kenyatta Johnson (D-2nd)
230355 - 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..
230356 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.
230367 - 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.
Councilmember Jamie Gauthier (D-3rd)
230358 - 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.
230359 - 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.
Council President Darrell Clarke (D-5th)
230354 - 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.
Councilmember Mike Driscoll (D-6th)
230360 - 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.
230361 - 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.
Councilmember Quetcy Lozada (D-7th)
230357 - 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.
Councilmember Cindy Bass (D-8th)
230363 - 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.
Councilmember Brian O’Neill (R-10th)
230362 - 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.
Bills and Resolutions Passed May 4th
Resolutions:
🗣️ 230332 (Jones): 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.
🗺️ 230333 (Lozada): 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.
🏆 230334 (Gauthier): 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.
🗺️ 230337 (Squilla): 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.
🗺️ 230338 (Squilla): 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.
⚖️ 230339 (Clarke): Adopting the Report issued by Council’s Special Committee on Retention and Recruitment of Municipal Workers.
🏆 230364 (Thomas): 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.
🏆 230366 (Johnson): Celebrating the 75th Anniversary of the foundation of the State of Israel.
⚖️ 230367 (Johnson): 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.
🏆 230368 (Johnson): 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.
🏆 230369 (Johnson): 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.
🏆 230371 (Harrity): 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.
Bills:
🏠 221017 (Gauthier): 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.
🏠 221018 (Gauthier): 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.
🏠 230127 (Gilmore-Richardson): 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.