Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (?The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code?) by revising Section PM-202 of Subcode PM (?The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code?), entitled ?General Definitions?, to revise definitions related to drinking fountains and water dispensers; and revising Section PM-502.6 of Subcode PM, entitled ?Schools?, to add provisions related to drinking facilities in schools and requiring filtration systems; all under certain terms and conditions.
Amending Chapter 21-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Foster Care,? to add new provisions related to screening and application for benefits for foster youth; limiting the use of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income, Veterans or other various benefits; and providing notice to the foster child for certain actions taken with respect to Social Security and other benefits; all under certain terms and conditions.
Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings to examine the enforcement of building and construction code requirements, Licenses and Inspections inspector caseload and inspector staffing ratios, and the City?s response to worker misclassification, also known as payroll fraud.
Honoring and congratulating Women?s History Month?s Champion of the Week, Masterman Girls Swim Team on the league championship, and the 10 Philadelphia Public League Girls Swimmers on qualifying for the PIAA State Championships.
Honoring the life, work, and accomplishments of Paula Peebles, whose dedication to advocacy, organizing, and leadership has empowered Philadelphia?s movements for class and race equity.
Honoring and recognizing the service and leadership of retired nurse, activist, and current President of the Cecil B. Moore Freedom Fighters, Karen Asper Jordan, who has led a life-long commitment to civil rights activism by protesting, picketing, marching, registering voters, and leading countless direct actions under the guidance and, later, inspiration of the legendary civil rights leader, Cecil B. Moore.
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings examining the use of technology to solve shootings in the neighborhoods surrounding the 57 blocks where 10 or more people have been shot since 2015.
Recognizing and supporting the health and wellness of Black mamas and birthing people by acknowledging April 11-17, 2022, as ?Black Maternal Health Week?.
Authorizing the Hospital and Higher Education Facilities Authority of Philadelphia (formerly known as the Hospitals Authority of Philadelphia), incorporated pursuant to the Municipality Authorities Act of 1945, P.L. 382, as amended, and an ordinance of the City Council, approved January 28, 1974, as amended, to extend its term of existence.
