CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · June 22, 2023
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, June 22, 2023
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
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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:
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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
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.
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.
230432
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Harrity and Lozada
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.
230461
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke
Resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Year 2024 pursuant to Bill No.
170206.
230513
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke
Resolution calling on PECO, Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), and the Philadelphia Water
Department (PWD) to make information about residential energy use and energy costs easily
accessible for property owners in the City of Philadelphia.
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230514
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke
Resolution calling on PECO, Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW), and the Philadelphia Water
Department (PWD) to develop comprehensive plans to reduce energy costs to consumers and
to improve energy efficiency.
230516
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the
Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 3107 Cecil B. Moore avenue and 2401 North
Thirty-second street, located in the Fifth Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of
the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
230517
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2903 Cecil B.
Moore Avenue, 2907 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 2925 Cecil B. Moore Avenue, and 1631 N.
Bailey Street in the Fifth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further
authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land
Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
230518
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
Resolution approving the Lease Amendment, Assignment and Assumption Agreement of the
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion
of the Center City Redevelopment Area, identified as a portion of 2025-29 Chestnut street,
including floors four through seven and a portion of the first floor; and authorizing the
Redevelopment Authority to execute the Lease Agreement, Assignment and Assumption
Agreement with MF Mid City LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate
the Lease Amendment, Assignment and Assumption Agreement.
230519
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1217 Pennock Street located
in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The
Philadelphia Code.
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230520
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 815 W. Firth Street located in
the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The
Philadelphia Code.
230521
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1625-41 North 10th Street
located in the 5th District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia
Code.
230522
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
Resolution rescinding the authorization granted to the Philadelphia Land Bank by Resolution
No. 220749, adopted by City Council on September 29, 2022, to dispose of 1426-32 N. 27th
Street, located within the 5th Council District.
230524
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution also naming the 5600 block of W. Girard Avenue as “Rev. James S. Allen Way”, in
honor of Reverend James S. Allen, Sr., to commemorate his thirty-seven years of preaching at
Vine Memorial Baptist Church.
230525
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to modernize intermodal high-level
communications to reestablish an effort to ensure Philadelphia can actively and efficiently
respond to a crisis.
230526
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson for Council President Clarke
Resolution approving the reappointment of Sonny Popowsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer
and Storm Water Rate Board.
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230528
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution calling on the United States Congress to pass the Resources for Victims of Gun
Violence Act, sponsored by Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Dwight Evans, and to ensure
that victims and co-victims of gun violence have access to the resources and support necessary
to recover from the impacts of gun violence.
230529
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the
Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 1702 North Third street and 2303 North
Lawrence street, located in the Seventh Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of
the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
230531
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution renaming the 300 block of N. Holly Street “Winnie Harris Way”, in honor of the
life and legacy of community activist and environmental advocate Winnie Harris.
230532
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier and Brooks
Resolution authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Reparations Task Force to study and
develop reparations proposals for Black Philadelphian Descendants of Enslaved Africans in the
United States.
230534
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll
Resolution authorizing, in conjunction with the City Labor Department and the Office of the
Mayor, a “Joint Task Force on Regulatory Reform” to reexamine the role and mission of the
Philadelphia Department of Licenses and Inspections, and its enforcement of the “Philadelphia
Building Construction and Occupancy Code” (Title 4), the “Regulation Of Businesses, Trades
And Professions” (Title 9), and departmental regulations of businesses, trades, and professions;
to recommend revisions to the Code and changes to facilitate more effective enforcement of the
code and to clarify the missions of various Departments and Agencies impacting businesses
and workers in the City; to set a direction for future Administrations and City Council to ensure
the health, safety, and well-being of all workers, residents, and businesses in the City.
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230536
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 372, 702 Cantrell Street; 613,
625, 723 Mercy Street; 737 Tree Street; 535, 537, 602 Winton Street located in the 1st
Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia
Code.
230430
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks
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.
230186-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones 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.
230415-A
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Driscoll and Squilla
An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by
providing for prohibitions relating to Nuisance Vehicles, and for penalties and enforcement, 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.
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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.
220916
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
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.
221015
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes and
Collections,” to incentivize Affordable Housing development by authorizing tax exemptions
pursuant to the Affordable Housing Unit Tax Exemption Act, all under certain terms and
conditions.
230144
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2024-2029 inclusive.
230145
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2024 Capital Budget.
230146
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2024.
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230147
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net
Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
230148
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Pennsylvania
Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority Tax on Wages and Net Profits,” to provide for the
continuation of the tax and to make other conforming changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.
230149
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business
Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.”
221016
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Bass, Gauthier, Driscoll, Gilmore
Richardson, Vaughn, Oh, Brooks and Thomas
An Ordinance naming and designating the Chew Playground basketball courts, located at 1800
Washington Avenue, the “Rasual Butler Basketball Courts,” in honor of Point Breeze native
Rasual Butler, who distinguished himself over a 14-year NBA career, most notably with the
Miami Heat.
230407
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to amend 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.
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230410
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Lozada, Driscoll, Squilla, Harrity, O'Neill, Johnson,
Bass and Vaughn
An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning
Districts,” to add an overlay district pertaining to injection sites for narcotics, all under certain
terms and conditions.
230412
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance to amend 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.
230437
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance amending Section 14-503 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCA,
Neighborhood Commercial Area Overlay District,” by amending the East Falls Neighborhood
Commercial Review Area, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
230440
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance amending Section 14-406 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “SP-STA, Sports
Stadium (Special Purpose) District ,” by expanding allowable signage in an area bounded by
North Access Road, 11th Street, Terminal Avenue, and Broad Street, all under certain terms
and conditions.
230442
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of
certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Foulkrod Street, Hawthorne Street,
Margaret Street, and Duffield Street.
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230443
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance amending Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning
Districts” by creating a new subsection entitled “Warrington Affordable Housing Overlay
District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
230446
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of
certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 54th Street, Chester Avenue, 55th
Street and Regent Street.
230447
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of
certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 50th Street, Springfield Avenue,
SEPTA Railroad Right-of- Way and Warrington Avenue.
230448
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning
Districts,” by amending Section 14-514, entitled /FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District, Section
14-515, entitled /NE, Northeast Overlay District, and Section 14-524, entitled /FDO, Fourth
District Overlay District by creating regulations for Medical Marijuana, all under certain terms
and conditions.
230455
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
An Ordinance amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of
certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Johnson Street, Morton Street,
Tulpehocken Street, the SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line, Haines Street, Germantown Avenue,
Rittenhouse Street, McCallum Street, Harvey Street, McCallum Street, Washington Lane, and
Cherokee Street; and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and
Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-503, entitled “/NCA, Neighborhood
Commercial Area Overlay District,” by amending the provisions of the “Germantown Avenue”
/NCA overlay district, all under certain terms and conditions.
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230408
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, O'Neill and Gauthier
An Ordinance 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, under certain terms and conditions.
230418
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Squilla, Vaughn, O'Neill, Harrity,
Phillips and Thomas
An Ordinance 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, all under
certain terms and conditions.
230419
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass, Driscoll, Squilla, Vaughn, O'Neill, Harrity,
Phillips and Thomas
An Ordinance 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, all
under certain terms and conditions.
230449
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to
file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a
Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME
Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for
a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the
Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as
amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and
Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the
Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee
Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of
Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and
take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions.
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230450
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment
agreement with Citizens Bank National Association for provision of payroll banking services
to the City, under certain terms and conditions.
230451
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2024 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for
the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works, including the supplying of funds in
connection therewith, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets
for Fiscal Years 2025 through 2029, all under certain terms and conditions.
230452
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Supplemental Service
Agreement to the Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority relating originally to the financing of a home repair program for City
homeowners previously authorized by the City pursuant to Ordinance (Bill No. 170878) of the
Council of the City, approved by the Mayor on December 12, 2017; authorizing the
amendment of such program to include the Turn the Key Program, bridge and other loans for
tax credit projects, and other affordable housing production programs; and authorizing City
officials to take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the purposes of this
ordinance.
230453
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the City to enter into an Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement
with the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority, under certain terms and
conditions.
230005
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Harrity, Squilla, Vaughn, Gilmore Richardson,
Driscoll, Jones, Lozada, Thomas, Johnson, O'Neill, Brooks and Gauthier
An Ordinance amending Section 9-1102 through 1123 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Verification of Life Partnerships,” by removing gendered language relating to same-sex and
same-gender couples, expanding access to this Life Partnerships regardless of gender.
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230411
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Gauthier, Vaughn, Driscoll, Lozada, Thomas
and Squilla
An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia
of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the
Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to 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.
230435
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Phillips
An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and
Procurement,” to modify contractor reporting obligations related to women and minorities
serving as board members and executive staff, to eliminate reporting requirements for
subcontracted labor sources on certain City contracts for public works, other competitively bid
services, bid goods, and professional services, to remove certain requirements for contractor
reporting of demographic data, to modify the contract threshold triggering reporting
obligations, to revise reporting deadlines, and to make certain technical changes, all under
certain terms and conditions.
230354
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to enter into a sublease
agreement with The Magee Hospital for Convalescents d/b/a Magee Rehabilitation Hospital -
Jefferson Health for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 1617 John F.
Kennedy Boulevard, under certain terms and conditions.
230355
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Innerport Business Complex Associates, L.P.
for use by the City of all or a portion of the premises located at 7801 Essington Avenue, under
certain terms and conditions.
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230357
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Lozada
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Impact Services Corporation for the use by
the City of the Premises located at 1952 East Allegheny Avenue, under certain terms and
conditions.
230360
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a
parcel of land located in and about the area bounded by Castor Avenue, Richmond Street,
Lewis Street, and North Delaware Avenue; all under certain terms and conditions.
230361
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority for
use by the City of the Premises located at 8716-20 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania, under certain terms and conditions.
230362
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with BAM RBC I LLC, for use by the City of all
or a portion of the premises located at 2807-2817 Southampton Road, under certain terms and
conditions.
230363
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with Hope Plaza, Inc. for use by the City of all or
a portion of the premises located at 2150 West Somerset Street, under certain terms and
conditions.
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230413
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest 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, under certain terms
and conditions.
230414
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of
Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a portion of a parcel or
parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Belmont Avenue, Mantua Avenue, 42nd
Street, and West Girard Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
230277
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll
An Ordinance establishing parking restrictions for certain commercial vehicles in the vicinity
of Erdrick street from Princeton avenue to Tyson avenue; all under certain terms and
conditions.
230307
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Driscoll
An Ordinance amending Section 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafes,”
by permitting sidewalk cafes to be maintained on Frankford Avenue, both sides, from Harbison
Avenue to Sheffield Avenue; Cottman Avenue, both sides, from Erdrick Street to Leon Street;
Ryan Avenue, both sides, from Frankford Avenue to Leon Street; Robbins Avenue, both sides,
from Frankford Avenue to Mulberry Street; Sackett Street, both sides, from Frankford Avenue
to Levick Street; and the area bounded by Frankford Avenue, Levick Street, Hawthorne Street
and Hellerman Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
230441
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance establishing parking regulations on certain streets in the area bounded by South
63rd Street, Passyunk Avenue, Essington Avenue, South 70th Street, and Lindbergh
Boulevard, under certain terms and conditions.
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230454
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 11-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Right of Way
Management,” by revising requirements for obtaining access to and permits for construction in
the underground portion of the right-of-way and making technical changes; and amending
Chapter 9-300, entitled “Communication,” by deleting provisions relating to poles and
overhead wires; all under certain terms and conditions.
220491
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport to
enter into Use and Lease Agreements between the City and each of the airlines servicing
Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.
RESOLUTIONS
RESOLUTIONS
230556
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution also naming the 1900 Block of N. 59th Street as “Joyce Abbott Way” to honor
retired School District of Philadelphia educator Joyce Abbott for her many contributions to
Philadelphia’s students and in recognition of her inspiration of the name for the hit tv show,
Abbott Elementary.
230559
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the
Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 783-785 Pallas street and 4742-4752 Upland
street, located in the Third Councilmanic District, pursuant to the requirements of the
Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
230560
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution renaming the 1400 block of S. 51st Street “Ida Wilson Way” to honor Mrs. Ida
Wilson for her decades of service to the West/Southwest Philadelphia Community.
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SPECIAL BUSINESS
SPECIAL BUSINESS
230319
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones and Gilmore Richardson
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by
revising Section 14-524, entitled “/FDO, Fourth District Overlay District,” to extend the
boundaries of certain areas, all under certain terms and conditions.
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