CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · November 17, 2022
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, November 17, 2022
PRESENT: 10 - Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President
Clarke, Bass, Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
EXCUSED: 3 - Councilmembers O'Neill, Gauthier and Thomas
Council met, a quorum being present.
Pastor Whitney Blunden of A Place Called Restoration Ministries was introduced and offered an
appropriate prayer.
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL
of the meeting of November 3, 2022.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
Councilmember Jones requested leave of absence for
Councilmembers Gauthier, Thomas and O'Neill
THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Sergeant-at-Arms was presented messages from the Mayor as follows:
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220659-A, and 220660, which
were passed by Council on November 3, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on
November 9, 2022. (File No. 220934)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
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
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improvements thereon situate 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. (File No. 220935)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to
execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to various
properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, including on the following streets:
North Seventh street, North Eighth street, North Ninth street, North Tenth street,
North Thirtieth street, North Thirty-first street, North Thirty-second street, North
Thirty-third street, North Franklin street, Melon street, East Norris street, West York
street, West Arizona street, North Camac street, Parrish Street, North Perth street and
Turner street, pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
(File No. 220936)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 220813, which was passed by
Council on November 3, 2022, was signed by the Mayor on November 16, 2022.
(File No. 220937)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson
and Bass:
Resolution No. 220924: Resolution Recognizing November 14 through November
20, 2022 as National Apprenticeship Week and honoring ApprenticeshipPHL for its
continued commitment to connecting Philadelphians to family-supporting careers.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson
and Bass:
Resolution No. 220925: Resolution Declaring each Friday in December 2022 as
“Shop Black Business Friday” in the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Gym Introduced the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gym, Driscoll,
Brooks, Gauthier, Johnson, O'Neill and Squilla:
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Bill No. 220912: An Ordinance Amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code
(“Residence Requirements”) to revise the residence requirement for appointment to
civil service City employment, all under certain terms and conditions.
Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym:
Resolution No. 220926: Resolution Honoring Patrick Eiding for twenty years of
service as President of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, and recognizing his civic
leadership and manifold accomplishments fighting for working families, building the
power of Philadelphia workers, and winning labor rights and policies that meaningfully
improve the lives of Philadelphians.
Councilmember Gym Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage
Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym:
Resolution No. 220927: Resolution Supporting the Philadelphia Transit Plan, a bold
vision for a city connected by transit that addresses both immediate needs and
long-term solutions through transformational infrastructure investment and actionable
policy, and embracing its dedication to increasing equity and enhancing quality of life by
linking people with opportunity, catalyzing the economy, and sustaining the
environment.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke,
Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Bill No. 220913: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-504(11) of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “/NCO Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District (11) Strawberry
Mansion,” all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Jones:
Bill No. 220914: An Ordinance Renaming and designating the property commonly
referred to as the Hillside Recreation Center, located at 201 Fountain Street, as the
"Lonnie Cohen Recreation Center” in the City of Philadelphia.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL
AFFAIRS.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Jones:
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Bill No. 220915: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-400 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Base Zoning Districts,” and Chapter 14-600 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Use Regulations,” by revising provisions related to Utilities and Services and
Water Treatment Facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Jones:
Bill No. 220916: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
Queen Lane, Wissahickon Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard (Extended), and Henry
Avenue, and to authorize Basic Utilities and Services in a section of Fairmount Park.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Jones:
Bill No. 220917: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by City
Avenue, Stout Road, Monument Road, and Belmont Avenue, and to authorize Basic
Utilities and Services in a section of Fairmount Park.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Jones:
Bill No. 220918: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-500 of the Philadelphia
Zoning Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating a new subsection,
entitled “Cobbs Creek Golf Course Overlay District,” all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Jones:
Bill No. 220919: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designation of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
Henry Avenue, Roosevelt Boulevard Extension, Scotts Lane, and Indian Queen Lane.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
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Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 220929: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 2252 Hope Street (AKA Rear of 2251 N. Howard 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.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmember Johnson:
Bill No. 220920: An Ordinance Authorizing and directing the changing of the name of
Langley Avenue, from South 26th Street to South Broad Street, to League Island
Boulevard, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 220930: Resolution Also naming the 1500 block of Wharton street
“James Mtume Way,” to honor the life and legacy of renowned musician, activist, and
Philadelphia native James Mtume.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 220931: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract and the
ground lease agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the
redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Central Urban Renewal
Area, identified by house number and street address as 614-626 South Thirteenth
street (including 1306-1310 Kater street and 1309-1313 Bainbridge Street); and
authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment
contract and the ground lease agreement with 624 S. 13th Street L.L.C. and to take
such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract and the
ground lease agreement.
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Councilmember Gauthier,
Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:
Bill No. 220921: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia
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Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-534, entitled
“/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District,” and by making related
changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Councilmember Thomas, Sponsored by Councilmembers Brooks,
Gauthier, Gym, Squilla, Driscoll, Gilmore Richardson and Bass:
Resolution No. 220928: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold
hearings to understand Pennsylvania Act 158’s changes to state graduation
requirements and their impact on Philadelphia students and to learn more about the
School District of Philadelphia’s plan to implement and support schools and students
with these new requirements.
Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Driscoll:
Bill No. 220922: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-919 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “On-Street Parking of Boats, Motor Homes, Truck Campers, Semitrailers,
Truck Tractors, and Vending Carts,” to provide prohibitions on semitrailer and truck
tractor parking in the Sixth District of Council, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Driscoll Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Driscoll:
Resolution No. 220932: Resolution Unequivocally condemning the rise in
antisemitism and all forms of hate in the City of Philadelphia, the Commonwealth of
Pennsylvania, the United States of America, and across the globe.
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Bass, Squilla,
O'Neill, Oh, Gilmore Richardson, Driscoll, Johnson and Council President Clarke:
Bill No. 220923: An Ordinance Amending Titles 9 and 10 of The Philadelphia Code
to establish procedures and requirements to prevent the theft of motor vehicles and
parts, including catalytic converters and other precious-metal car parts and to impose
penalties for non-compliance, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the
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following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh:
Resolution No. 220933: Resolution Celebrating, honoring and thanking our veterans
on Veterans Day 2022.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS
Bill No. 220866: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 220284, entitled “An Ordinance
to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2023-2028 inclusive,” by revising
various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2023
Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220866.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220867: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 220285, entitled “An Ordinance
to adopt a Fiscal 2023 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and
totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220867.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220868: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year
2022 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and
commissions, the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and
commissions, the Water Residual Fund from certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund from certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the Water Fund to certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the Water Residual Fund to
certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation
Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220868.
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THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220869, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations
for Fiscal Year 2023 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220869, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bill No. 220656, as amended: An Ordinance Adding a new Chapter 6-1400 to The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Privacy of Certain Health Information,” to establish
privacy protections for information related to reproductive healthcare, all under certain
terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220656, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220664: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful
Discrimination,” to protect against discrimination related to reproductive health, modify
and harmonize related provisions of the Chapter, and make other related or technical
changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220664.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
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Bill No. 220665, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Health Code,” to establish legal protections related to entities or
individuals seeking, providing, or assisting others to obtain reproductive services, all
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 220665, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR
BILLS ON FIRST READING
Bill No. 220866: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 220284, entitled “An Ordinance
to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2023-2028 inclusive,” by revising
various appropriation amounts and totals to conform to amendments to the FY2023
Capital Budget Ordinance, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220867: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 220285, entitled “An Ordinance
to adopt a Fiscal 2023 Capital Budget,” by revising various appropriation amounts and
totals, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220868: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year
2022 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and
commissions, the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and
commissions, the Water Residual Fund from certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation Fund from certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the Water Fund to certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the Water Residual Fund to
certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Aviation
Fund to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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Bill No. 220869, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations
for Fiscal Year 2023 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220656, as amended: An Ordinance Adding a new Chapter 6-1400 to The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Privacy of Certain Health Information,” to establish
privacy protections for information related to reproductive healthcare, all under certain
terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220664: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful
Discrimination,” to protect against discrimination related to reproductive health, modify
and harmonize related provisions of the Chapter, and make other related or technical
changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 220665, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Health Code,” to establish legal protections related to entities or
individuals seeking, providing, or assisting others to obtain reproductive services, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following persons provided public comment on November 17, 2022
Name and Comment Subject
Queen Judith Robinson (220634-220769 220735)
Stephanie Davis (220927)
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Yasha Zarrinkelk (220927)
Connor Descheemaker (220927)
Lynn Landis (210913)
Michael Newmuis (220925)
Ogbonna Hagins (220654)
Peter Winslow (220322)
Janet Ryder (220926)
Robert Wallington (220924)
See Notes of Testimony for full comment.
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Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and it is open to
the public. This meeting may also be viewed on Xfinity Channel
64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/
Public comment will be received in-person regarding those
matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers
interested in participating in public comment at this meeting
may call 215-686-3406 by no later than 3 p.m. the day before the
meeting and they must submit the following information:
• Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling)
• Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be
addressed
• State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or
resolution
• Telephone number where you can be reached
Speakers may also sign-up to participate in public comment on
the day of the meeting in Room 400, City Hall. Speakers who
submitted the above information within the required time frame
will be added to the list. Speakers will have up to three minutes
to speak; the Council President, however, reserves the right
based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The
Council President may also limit testimony where repetitious
comments are offered on an agenda item.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION
Note: Some items do not occur at every session:
Invocation.
Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting.
Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from
the session.
Reading of communications from the Mayor.
Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to
appropriate Committees of Council).
Reports from Committees of Council.
Special business.
Bills on first reading.
Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second
Reading and Final Passage Calendars – titles are printed below.
Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the
Mayor for reconsideration.
Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading
and Final Passage Calendars.
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Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar.
Speeches by Councilmembers.
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BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
Resolution No. 220783: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1952 S. Redfield Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Bill No. 220658-A, as amended: An Ordinance To amend Title 14 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of
Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/NBO, Nelson
Brown People’s Village Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220662-A, as amended: An Ordinance To amend Title 14 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of
Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/NHO,
Nehemiah Homes Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
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Nays: 0
Resolution No. 220928: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold
hearings to understand Pennsylvania Act 158’s changes to state graduation
requirements and their impact on Philadelphia students and to learn more about the
School District of Philadelphia’s plan to implement and support schools and students
with these new requirements.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220924: Resolution Recognizing November 14 through November
20, 2022 as National Apprenticeship Week and honoring ApprenticeshipPHL for its
continued commitment to connecting Philadelphians to family-supporting careers.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220925: Resolution Declaring each Friday in December 2022 as
“Shop Black Business Friday” in the City of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220926: Resolution Honoring Patrick Eiding for twenty years of
service as President of the Philadelphia Council AFL-CIO, and recognizing his civic
leadership and manifold accomplishments fighting for working families, building the
power of Philadelphia workers, and winning labor rights and policies that meaningfully
improve the lives of Philadelphians.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220927: Resolution Supporting the Philadelphia Transit Plan, a bold
vision for a city connected by transit that addresses both immediate needs and
long-term solutions through transformational infrastructure investment and actionable
policy, and embracing its dedication to increasing equity and enhancing quality of life by
linking people with opportunity, catalyzing the economy, and sustaining the
environment.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 220933: Resolution Celebrating, honoring and thanking our veterans
on Veterans Day 2022.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL
PASSAGE
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Bill No. 220634: An Ordinance Establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to
be known as the North Broad Business Improvement District (“District”), in an area
that generally includes both sides of North Broad Street from the north side of Spring
Garden Street to the south side of Indiana Avenue (excluding the 2700-2900 blocks
on the west side of the street), beginning with 510 North Broad Street, and continuing
to 2929 North Broad Street; it also includes 1300 Fairmount Avenue, 1406 Ridge
Avenue, 1408 Ridge Avenue, 1363 W. Seltzer Street, 1361 W. Silver Street, and
1362 W. Silver Street; designating North Broad Renaissance (the legal name of which
is Avenue North Renaissance, Inc.), which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania
non-profit corporation, as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management
Association for the District; approving a plan for and report concerning the District;
authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement
with North Broad Renaissance relating to the District; and authorizing North Broad
Renaissance to assess property owners within the District a special property
assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance
with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220654-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-300, entitled
“Minors,” to revise the evening curfew hours, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 220654-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-300, entitled
“Minors,” to revise the evening curfew hours, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 220661, as amended: An Ordinance To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter
14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/YOD, Yorktown
Neighborhood Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220418, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and
making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220769: An Ordinance Authorizing Animal Husbandry Use on a certain
location within an area bounded by Reservoir Drive, Fountain Green Drive, Kelly
Drive, Girard Avenue, and 33rd Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 210745: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S.
13th street and Oregon avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 210928, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-2900 of The
Philadelphia Code (“Contractor Parking”) to revise the requirements and limitations
related to contractor parking permits, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
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Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220383: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S.
17th street and Carpenter street; S. 24th street and Christian street; League street and
S. 23rd street; Carpenter street to S. 18th street; Naudain street to S. 21st street;
Kimball street to S. 24th street; Webster street to S. 16th street; Montrose street to S.
18th street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220454: An Ordinance Authorizing the vacating of Krewstown Road from
Norwalk Road to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220579: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both
sides of Woodbine Avenue between 76th Street and 77th Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220580: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both
sides of Columbia Avenue between 59th Street and 60th Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
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Nays: 0
Bill No. 220637: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Morrell
Avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220663: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking restrictions near various
locations, including: recreation centers, libraries, parks, and schools in the 4th Council
District; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220735: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Sharswood
Street and Harlan Street, each from Twenty-Second Street to Twenty-Third Street;
and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for sewer and drainage
purposes and gas main purposes, such as may be necessary, within the lines of the said
streets being stricken, and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said
rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220737-A: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S.
17th street and Dickinson street; Ellsworth street and S. 20th street; Federal street and
S. 15th street; Federal street and S. 20th street; Federal street and S. 21st street;
Federal street and S. 22nd street; Federal street and S. 23rd street and Alter street.
THE BILL WAS READ.
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Bill No. 220737-A, as amended: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in
the vicinity of: S. 17th street and Dickinson street; Ellsworth street and S. 20th street;
Federal street and S. 15th street; Federal street and S. 20th street; Federal street and
S. 21st street; Federal street and S. 22nd street; Federal street and S. 23rd street and
Alter street.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 220738-A: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Fitzwater street and S. 18th street; Kater street and S. 19th street; Taney street and
South street; S. 17th street and Fitzwater street; Cleveland street and Carpenter street.
THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 220738-A, as amended: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in
the vicinity of: Fitzwater street and S. 18th street; Kater street and S. 19th street;
Taney street and South street; S. 17th street and Fitzwater street; Cleveland street and
Carpenter street.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 220739-A: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Titan street and S. 19th street; Oakford street and S. 21st street; Wharton street and
Point Breeze avenue; S. 15th street and Wharton street; Reed Street and S. 18th street
to S. 22th street; and S. 17th street and Reed street.
THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 220739-A, as amended: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in
the vicinity of: Titan street and S. 19th street; Oakford street and S. 21st street;
Wharton street and Point Breeze avenue; S. 15th street and Wharton street; Reed
Street and S. 18th street to S. 22th street; and S. 17th street and Reed street.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 220740-A: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Webster street and Broad street; S. 11th street and Bainbridge street; Kimball street
and S. 11th street.
THE BILL WAS READ.
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Bill No. 220740-A, as amended: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in
the vicinity of: Webster street and Broad street; S. 11th street and Bainbridge street;
Kimball street and S. 11th street.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 220741: An Ordinance Authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 388 of a
right-of-way for various public utility purposes in the vicinity of the intersection of West
Crown Avenue and Morrell Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220771: An Ordinance Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 45-S and
abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for water main and gas main purposes
extending from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street, north of Hartranft Street, under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220772: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 308 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Naudain
Street from Fifteenth Street to its terminus eastwardly therefrom and striking from the
City Plan and abandoning a right-of-way for drainage, water main, and gas main
purposes which extends eastwardly from the said terminus of Naudain Street, under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
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Bill No. 220773: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both
sides of N. 75th Street between Brookhaven Road and Brentwood Road.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220774: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on
Gorgas Lane between Ridge Avenue and Lawnton Street, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220777: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Pine
Road from Bloomfield Avenue to Shady Lane.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220778: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Philmont
Avenue from Byberry Road to Bustleton Avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220811: An Ordinance Authorizing the owner of 3542 Calumet Street,
Philadelphia, PA 19129, to install, own, and maintain various encroachments at such
property, under certain terms and conditions.
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THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
Bill No. 220812: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both
sides of Marlyn Road between Jefferson Street and Lebanon Avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220829-A: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of:
Columbia avenue and Frankford avenue; Belgrade street and Susquehanna avenue;
Belgrade street and Palmer street; Howard street and Thompson street; Howard street
and Girard avenue; Oxford street and Frankford avenue; Moyer street and Palmer
street; Thompson street and N. 3rd street.
THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 220829-A, as amended: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in
the vicinity of: Columbia avenue and Frankford avenue; Belgrade street and
Susquehanna avenue; Belgrade street and Palmer street; Howard street and Thompson
street; Howard street and Girard avenue; Oxford street and Frankford avenue; Moyer
street and Palmer street; Thompson street and N. 3rd street.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 220830: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N.
2nd street and Master street; N. 2nd street and Thompson street; Palethorp street and
Girard avenue; Mascher street and Girard avenue; Eyre street and Belgrade street;
Palmer street and Thompson street; Hancock street and Girard avenue; Lawrence
street and Girard avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
Bill No. 220831: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Page
street and N. 18th street; Monument street and N. 17th street; Diamond street and N.
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17th street; N. 16th street and Cecil B. Moore avenue; Bouvier street and Cecil B.
Moore avenue; Bouvier street and Montgomery avenue; N. 18th street and Cecil B.
Moore avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 10 Councilmembers Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Bass,
Brooks, Gilmore Richardson and Driscoll
Nays: 0
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution No. 220928: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold
hearings to understand Pennsylvania Act 158’s changes to state graduation
requirements and their impact on Philadelphia students and to learn more about the
School District of Philadelphia’s plan to implement and support schools and students
with these new requirements.
SPEECHES
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Please note that this is an in-person meeting, and it is open to the public. This meeting may
also be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or
http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/
Public comment will be received in-person regarding those matters printed on the agenda
on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment at this
meeting may call 215-686-3406 by no later than 3 p.m. the day before the meeting and they
must submit the following information:
• Full name (including proper pronunciation and spelling)
• Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed
• State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution
• Telephone number where you can be reached
Speakers may also sign-up to participate in public comment on the day of the meeting in
Room 400, City Hall. Speakers who submitted the above information within the required
time frame will be added to the list. Speakers will have up to three minutes to speak; the
Council President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a
different time limit. The Council President may also limit testimony where repetitious
comments are offered on an agenda item.
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ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION
Note: Some items do not occur at every session:
Invocation.
Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting.
Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session.
Reading of communications from the Mayor.
Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of
Council).
Reports from Committees of Council.
Special business.
Bills on first reading.
Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage
Calendars – titles are printed below.
Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration.
Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.
Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar.
Speeches by Councilmembers.
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BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
200533
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution calling on Comcast Spectacor to reconsider its naming rights agreement with Wells Fargo
based on its history of unethical banking practices.
210396
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution calling on the Sheriff of the City of Philadelphia to request an Order from the President
Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
to temporarily stay all mortgage and tax foreclosure sales.
210434
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to implement minimum force training for all law
enforcement officers.
210913
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution authorizing City Council to retain legal counsel to file a lawsuit to require the Administration
to implement and enforce Bill Number 200425, an ordinance duly enacted by the City Council of
Philadelphia which became law on January 28, 2021.
220783
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Councilmember Johnson
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1952 S. Redfield Street located in
the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia
Code.
220322-AA
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier, Green and Brooks
An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Surplus Properties,” by
adding criteria for evaluating non-competitive dispositions, all under certain terms and conditions.
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220517-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in
the vicinity of 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.
220658-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the
“/NBO, Nelson Brown People’s Village Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
220662-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the
“/NHO, Nehemiah Homes Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
200658
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and
Berks Street.
210800
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier, Parker, Brooks, Gym, Gilmore Richardson,
Domb, Squilla and Henon
An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and
Penalties,” to add a new section entitled “Parking for Qualified School Employees,” to provide
parking for certain school employees at certain locations; all under certain terms and conditions.
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220634
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance establishing a neighborhood improvement district, to be known as the North Broad
Business Improvement District (“District”), in an area that generally includes both sides of North
Broad Street from the north side of Spring Garden Street to the south side of Indiana Avenue
(excluding the 2700-2900 blocks on the west side of the street), beginning with 510 North Broad
Street, and continuing to 2929 North Broad Street; it also includes 1300 Fairmount Avenue, 1406
Ridge Avenue, 1408 Ridge Avenue, 1363 W. Seltzer Street, 1361 W. Silver Street, and 1362 W.
Silver Street; designating North Broad Renaissance (the legal name of which is Avenue North
Renaissance, Inc.), which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, as the
Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for
and report concerning the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to
execute an agreement with North Broad Renaissance relating to the District; and authorizing North
Broad Renaissance to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to
be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the
Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions.
220654
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Driscoll, Jones, Bass and Squilla
An Ordinance amending Chapter 10-300, entitled “Minors,” to revise the evening curfew hours, all
under certain terms and conditions.
220742
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing an increase in the non-electoral indebtedness of the City within the
Pennsylvania constitutional limit; authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at public or private
negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal purposes; providing for
appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment of such bonds; and authorizing
agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance
of the bonds, and certain other actions.
220661
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the
“/YOD, Yorktown Neighborhood Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
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220418
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.
220769
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing Animal Husbandry Use on a certain location within an area bounded by
Reservoir Drive, Fountain Green Drive, Kelly Drive, Girard Avenue, and 33rd Street, all under
certain terms and conditions.
220776
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the
Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
210745
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 13th street and Oregon avenue.
210928
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-2900 of The Philadelphia Code (“Contractor Parking”) to revise
the requirements and limitations related to contractor parking permits, all under certain terms and
conditions.
220383
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 17th street and Carpenter street; S.
24th street and Christian street; League street and S. 23rd street; Carpenter street to S. 18th street;
Naudain street to S. 21st street; Kimball street to S. 24th street; Webster street to S. 16th street;
Montrose street to S. 18th street.
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220454
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance authorizing the vacating of Krewstown Road from Norwalk Road to its terminus
southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.
220579
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Woodbine Avenue between
76th Street and 77th Street.
220580
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Columbia Avenue between
59th Street and 60th Street.
220637
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Morrell Avenue.
220663
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones and Gilmore Richardson
An Ordinance establishing no truck parking restrictions near various locations, including: recreation
centers, libraries, parks, and schools in the 4th Council District; all under certain terms and conditions.
220735
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by
striking from the City Plan and vacating Sharswood Street and Harlan Street, each from
Twenty-Second Street to Twenty-Third Street; and reserving and placing on the City Plan
rights-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes and gas main purposes, such as may be necessary,
within the lines of the said streets being stricken, and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of
the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.
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220737
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 17th street and Dickinson street;
Ellsworth street and S. 20th street; Federal street and S. 15th street; Federal street and S. 20th
street; Federal street and S. 21st street; Federal street and S. 22nd street; Federal street and S. 23rd
street and Alter street.
220738
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Fitzwater street and S. 18th street;
Kater street and S. 19th street; Taney street and South street; S. 17th street and Fitzwater street;
Cleveland street and Carpenter street.
220739
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Titan street and S. 19th street;
Oakford street and S. 21st street; Wharton street and Point Breeze avenue; S. 15th street and
Wharton street; Reed Street and S. 18th street to S. 22th street; and S. 17th street and Reed street.
220740
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Webster street and Broad street; S.
11th street and Bainbridge street; Kimball street and S. 11th street.
220741
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 388 of a right-of-way for various public
utility purposes in the vicinity of the intersection of West Crown Avenue and Morrell Avenue, under
certain terms and conditions.
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220771
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 45-S and abandonment of a certain
right-of-way reserved for water main and gas main purposes extending from Seventeenth Street to
Eighteenth Street, north of Hartranft Street, under certain terms and conditions.
220772
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 308 by
striking from the City Plan and vacating Naudain Street from Fifteenth Street to its terminus
eastwardly therefrom and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a right-of-way for drainage,
water main, and gas main purposes which extends eastwardly from the said terminus of Naudain
Street, under certain terms and conditions.
220773
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of N. 75th Street between
Brookhaven Road and Brentwood Road.
220774
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Gorgas Lane between Ridge Avenue
and Lawnton Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
220777
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Pine Road from Bloomfield Avenue to
Shady Lane.
220778
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Philmont Avenue from Byberry Road to
Bustleton Avenue.
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220811
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the owner of 3542 Calumet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, to install, own,
and maintain various encroachments at such property, under certain terms and conditions.
220812
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Marlyn Road between
Jefferson Street and Lebanon Avenue.
220814
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance amending Section 12-919 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “On-Street Parking of
Boats, Motor Homes, Truck Campers, Semitrailers, Truck Tractors, and Vending Carts,” to provide
prohibitions on semitrailer and truck tractor parking in the Tenth District of Council, all under certain
terms and conditions.
220829
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Columbia avenue and Frankford
avenue; Belgrade street and Susquehanna avenue; Belgrade street and Palmer street; Howard street
and Thompson street; Howard street and Girard avenue; Oxford street and Frankford avenue;
Moyer street and Palmer street; Thompson street and N. 3rd street.
220830
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 2nd street and Master street; N.
2nd street and Thompson street; Palethorp street and Girard avenue; Mascher street and Girard
avenue; Eyre street and Belgrade street; Palmer street and Thompson street; Hancock street and
Girard avenue; Lawrence street and Girard avenue.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, November 17, 2022
220831
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Page street and N. 18th street;
Monument street and N. 17th street; Diamond street and N. 17th street; N. 16th street and Cecil B.
Moore avenue; Bouvier street and Cecil B. Moore avenue; Bouvier street and Montgomery avenue;
N. 18th street and Cecil B. Moore avenue.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS
220928
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to understand Pennsylvania Act
158’s changes to state graduation requirements and their impact on Philadelphia students and to learn
more about the School District of Philadelphia’s plan to implement and support schools and students
with these new requirements.
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