Philadelphia City Council / Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, May 8, 2023, at 9:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

230061
Resolution authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the Philadelphia Water Department request to increase water, sewer and stormwater rates and charges and its impact on the citizens of Philadelphia.

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, March 20, 2023, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following item:

230108
An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Slice Wireless Solutions, Inc. for the operation, maintenance and expansion of a neutral-host radio, cellular and WiFi system and other wireless services, under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 16, 2023, at 1:00 PM to hear testimony on the following item:

220810
An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, January 23, 2023 to hear testimony on the following items:

220981
Resolution authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the approach and expected impacts of SEPTA’s Bus Revolution service reconfiguration.

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at 11:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

220294
An Ordinance amending Bill No. 100163-AA, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Philadelphia Energy Authority, pursuant to the terms of the 'Municipalities Authorities Act,' of 2001, June 19, P.L. 287, No. 22, as amended, under certain terms and conditions," as amended, to reaffirm the responsibilities and powers of the Authority; authorizing and directing certain actions in connection with fulfilling the procedural requirements for the formal documentation of the related Articles of Amendment, all under certain terms and conditions.

220491
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.

220573
An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority (the “Authority”) to purchase electricity and certain attributes and benefits related to the generation of such electricity from a solar energy facility to be built and owned by, Solaer USA PNE, LLC, located at Northeast Philadelphia Airport (“PNE”) for use at and in connection with City facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.

220574
An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of 20th Street and John F Kennedy Boulevard, all under certain terms and conditions.

220575
An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement systems at the intersection of Kelly Drive and Eakins Oval, all under certain terms and conditions

The Joint Committees on Finance & Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, April 29, 2022, at 9:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

210653 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to conduct joint hearings regarding the sustainability and diversification of the Philadelphia Gas Works.

The Joint Committees on Finance & Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at 1:00 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

210653 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Finance and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to conduct joint hearings regarding the sustainability and diversification of the Philadelphia Gas Works.

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 1, 2021, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

210924 An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Procurement and the Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Concession Agreement with Kale Info Solutions, Inc., for the implementation and operation of an Airport Cargo Community System for the Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.

210925 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.

he Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, June 7, 2021, at 2:00 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

210505 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a concession agreement for the management of the food, beverage, retail and passenger services program at Philadelphia International Airport, and an amendment to the ancillary Additional Services Agreement, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, March 22, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

210137 An Ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Employees Retirement Code,” by creating an early retirement program for certain employees working in or with the Department of Commerce, Aviation Division, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, April 26, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

180976 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.

181081 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to conduct hearings regarding the sustainability of the Philadelphia Gas Works.

Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities
Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District)

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 11:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

181063 An Ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and the Commissioner of Public Property (on behalf of The City of Philadelphia) to enter into certain transactions and contracts regarding a liquefied natural gas project on property and facilities owned by the City of Philadelphia and operated by the Philadelphia Gas Works, including certain leases and licenses, and contracts related to the purchase of natural gas, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities
Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District)

The Joint Committees on Transportation & Public Utilities and The Environment of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 27, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

181113 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Transportation & Public Utilities and the Committee on The Environment to conduct hearings regarding how dockless electric scooters could provide an affordable and environmentally friendly transportation option for all Philadelphians.

Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities
Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District)

Committee on Environment
Chair: Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown (At Large)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180972 An Ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner, the Revenue Commissioner, and the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia ("City"), to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority ("Authority"), pursuant to which the City will assume certain obligations under a contract the Authority will enter into with Sensus USA Inc. ("Sensus") to provide, install, maintain and operate facilities and equipment for the automated collection and delivery of water usage data to the Revenue Department or other designated City department, all under certain terms and conditions.

181007 An Ordinance amending Bill No. 100163-AA, entitled "An Ordinance authorizing the City of Philadelphia to organize an authority to be known as The Philadelphia Energy Authority, pursuant to the terms of the 'Municipalities Authorities Act,' of 2001, June 19, P.L. 287, No. 22, as amended, under certain terms and conditions," to expand the responsibilities and powers of the Authority and authorizing an amendment to its Articles of Incorporation, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities
Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District)

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 14, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180747 An Ordinance adopting an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Old City Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the term of that Authority, all under certain terms and conditions.

180749 An Ordinance approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment of the Old City Special Services District of Philadelphia for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to the Old City area of the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.

180842 An Ordinance amending Section 14-904 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Accessory Sign Controls," to provide for sign controls in the area bounded by Market Street, 11th Street, Chestnut Street, and 12th Street, under certain terms and conditions.

180872 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Allens Lane, Bryan Street, Mount Pleasant Avenue, Mower Street, Sedgwick Street (extended), Lincoln Drive, Ellet Street, and McCallum Street.

180905 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Powelton Avenue, 38th Street, Filbert Street, and Sloan Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

180907 An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Ontario Street, Gaul Street, Castor Avenue, Thompson Street, Butler Street (extended), and the Delaware Expressway.

180908 An Ordinance amending Section 14-523 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by adding a new subsection, entitled "/IMA, Industrial and Manufacturing Area Overlay District," and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Rules, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.
180965 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority to purchase electricity and certain attributes and benefits related to the generation of such electricity from a solar energy facility, Adams Solar, LLC, for use at and in connection with City facilities, all under certain terms and conditions.

180974 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement for the development, management, and operation of an airport advertising program at Philadelphia International Airport, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities
Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District)

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Friday, June 15, 2018, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

180554 An Ordinance amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Water and Sewer," by amending Section 13-306, entitled "Water Pipe Laid by Property Owners," and by amending Section 13-406, entitled "Sewers Constructed by Property Owners," by revising certain provisions to allow for private water and sewer services to be constructed to serve units in planned communities and condominiums; all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, March 14, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

180170 An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 322 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Glenloch Place from Megargee Street to its terminus northeastwardly therefrom, striking from the City Plan and vacating Ditman Street from a point southwest of Tolbut Street to its terminus further southwestwardly therefrom, and striking from the City Plan and abandoning a certain drainage right-of-way which extends between the said termini of Glenloch Place and Ditman Street, under certain terms and conditions.

180023 Resolution authorizing the City Council Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to discuss the public advertising and outreach concerning the implementation for the SEPTA Key Cards and the phasing out of tokens.

Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities
Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District)

The Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

170514 An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department and the Department of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to enter into a contract for the provision of shuttle bus services at the Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities
Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Mark Squilla (1st District)