Philadelphia City Council, November 16 2023
November 16, 2023
Highlight of Introductions:
Councilmember Lozada introduced an ordinance amending Chapter 11-708 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Calming Measures for Schools," by authorizing the Department of Streets to additionally install traffic calming measures in the vicinity of recreation centers; all under certain terms and conditions.
Councilmember Lozada also introduced an ordinance adding a new Chapter 6-1600 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Reports on Opioid Antidote Use," to require certain reports from the Office of the Managing Director to Council concerning the City's use of opioid antidote, all under certain terms and conditions.
Councilmember Thomas introduced a resolution authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings to investigate the rise in moving violations and traffic deaths since 2020 and explore solutions to create a safer Philadelphia for people walking, cycling and driving.
Councilmember Jones introduced a resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass comprehensive legislation providing sustainable relief to an overburdened system and to protect children held at the Philadelphia Juvenile Justice Services Center by recognizing time spent as time served.
Upcoming Hearings:
The Rules Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., to hear testimony on Bill Nos. 230698, 230713, 230714, 230716, 230744, and 230745.
The Public Health and Human Services Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., to hear testimony on Bill Nos. 210227 and 230649 & Resolution 230753
The Commerce and Economic Development Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 21, 2023, at 1:00 P.M., to hear testimony on Bill No. 230109.
The Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 10:00 A.M., to hear testimony on Bill No. 230776.
The Public Safety Committee will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, November 27, 2023, at 1:00 P.M., to hear testimony on Bill Nos. 230571, 230699, 230700, and Resolution 230793.