2020 Legislative Tracker

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200627BillENACTED11/12/2020Authorizing ARD 1105 Walnut LLC or a subsequent owner to install, own and maintain various encroachments at 1101-07 Walnut Street & 138-140 11th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
200625BillENACTED11/12/2020Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-4700, to prohibit employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the presence of marijuana as a condition of employment, under certain terms and conditions.
200618BillENACTED11/12/2020Amending Chapter 9-4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Donation Bins,” to modify the locations at which donation bins shall be permitted; all under certain terms and conditions.
200617BillENACTED11/12/2020Authorizing an initial 10-year conversion of the current Term with up-to two 5- year Renewal Terms for a Lease Agreement the City has entered into with the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for operating, managing and maintaining the John F Byrne Golf Course, all under certain terms and conditions.
200348BillENACTED06/04/2020Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/WCS, West Chestnut Street Overlay District,”all under certain terms and conditions.
200719ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Congratulating and honoring Joseph A. Lukaitis, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department after 24 years of dedicated service to the residents of Philadelphia.
200716ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Confirming the appointment of Diana P. Cortes, Esq., as the City Solicitor.
200715ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Appointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.
200713BillENACTED12/10/2020To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Master Street and 6th Street.
200712BillENACTED12/10/2020Amending Section 12-2705 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Issuance of Resident Parking Permits,” to address the cost of resident parking permits for certain low-income individuals, all under certain terms and conditions.
200711BillENACTED12/10/2020Amending Section 12-2705 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Issuance of Resident Parking Permits,” to address the rules regarding issuance of resident parking permits, all under certain terms and conditions.
200710BillENACTED12/10/2020Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries for certain permit parking districts, and by establishing a new permit parking district, all under certain terms and conditions.
200677BillENACTED12/03/2020Authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an easement in the area bounded by Chestnut Street, 12th Street, Market Street, and 11th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
200662BillENACTED11/19/2020Authorizing 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 a portion of the premises located at 11311 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
200656BillENACTED11/19/2020Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
200655BillENACTED11/19/2020Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for purchase of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions.
200628BillENACTED11/12/2020Amending 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.
210004BillENACTED01/28/2021Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refunding of certain bonds previously issued to finance and/or refinance Alternative Funding Mechanisms for a portion of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the City of Philadelphia Retirement System implemented pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indeb
210003BillIN COMMITTEE01/28/2021Amending Chapter 9-1004 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contractors,” to amend standards for contractor licenses related to insurance; all under certain terms and conditions.
210002BillENACTED01/28/2021Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 140902) approved March 4, 2015, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 224 and 232 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cayuga Street from Whitaker Avenue to its terminus eastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Cayuga Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance wit
210001BillENACTED01/28/2021Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dexter Street and Lyceum Avenue and Green Lane; Baker Street and Leverington Avenue; Apple Street and Shurs Lane; Boone Street and Markle Street and Roxborough Avenue; Conarroe Street and Pechin Street and Mitchell Street.
200728ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Recognizing and honoring legendary jazz host Bob Perkins for his accomplishments and contributions to radio and print media in Philadelphia.
200726ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia Police Captain Frank Milillo.
200725ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Honoring and congratulating the Academy at Palumbo Boys Volleyball team, on their successful 2019 season and overall 15-6 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
200724ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Recognizing and Honoring Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, and Katalin Kariko, PhD, for their visionary discoveries at the University of Pennsylvania leading to development of the messenger ribonucleic acid technology which is the foundation of leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
200723ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Calling upon the United States Congress, including members of its Pennsylvania delegation, to support the passage of HR 8113, which recognizes the inherent authority of the people of Puerto Rico to call for a Constitutional Assembly on Status.
200722ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Recognizing and honoring the West Philly Panthers for their success in competing in the 2020 American Youth Football National Championship in Kissimmee, Florida.
200720ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Celebrating the 50th Birthday of PBS.
210011ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Calling on Congress to pass HR 6422 to create a National Infrastructure Bank.
210010ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Calling on the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement to adopt Environmental Social Governance criteria and request and disclose climate risk information from all relevant parties.
210009ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 29th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair.
210008ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Honoring the 90th North Atlantic Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Declaring March 4, 2021 as “Alpha Kappa Alpha Day” in the City of Philadelphia.
210007BillIN COMMITTEE01/28/2021Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes And Collections,” by adding three new definitions to Section 19-1501 and adding a new Section 19-1507, entitled “Student Debt Tax Credit,” all under certain terms and conditions.
210006BillENACTED01/28/2021Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?City Funds – Deposits, Investments, Disbursements,? by amending Section 19-201, entitled ?City Depositories,? by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Santander Bank, National Association, under certain terms and conditions.
210005BillIN COMMITTEE01/28/2021Signifying the intention of the City of Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Public Banking Authority pursuant to authority established under state law, under certain terms and conditions.
210023ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2031 Orkney Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210022ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2006 N Lawrence Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210021ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1907 N. Phillip Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210020ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1736 and 1738 Bodine Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210019ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 833 E. Madison Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210018ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2001 Pemberton Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210017ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Also naming the 7000 block of Woodland Avenue ?Paul ?Earthquake? Moore Way? to honor and celebrate Paul ?Earthquake? Moore for a lifetime of devoted service to the Southwest Philadelphia community.
210016ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Also naming the 1300 block of South Street ?KeVen Parker Way,? to honor and celebrate the legacy of KeVen Parker.
210015ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Honoring Henry Aaron for a lifetime of pioneering achievements as a professional athlete and civil rights champion.
210014ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Honoring the life and legacy of esteemed Philadelphia entrepreneur and restauranteur, KeVen Parker.
210013ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia?s Living Legends: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Rev. Gregory Holston, Rev. Mark Tyler, Deputy Police Commissioner Melvin Singleton, State Representative Joanna McClinton, and the Doctors of the Black Doctors Consortium, who were the ?Guiding Lights? of the year 2020 and are trailblazers and leaders in their respective fields of medicine, research, politics, religion, the justice system and community outreach, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.
210012ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Honoring the life and legacy of Ted Kirsch for his lifelong commitment to educating children, empowering and supporting teachers, and strengthening the Labor movement.
210035ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Recognizing the outstanding work of Deborah Diamond as President of Campus Philly upon her departure from the organization.
210034ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to conduct hearings examining the relationship between the property tax exemption for wealthy nonprofits on the School District?s budget and the resulting environmental hazards in School District facilities on the health and safety of Philadelphia?s most vulnerable children.
210033ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Confirming the appointment of Reginald L. Streater, Esq., to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
210032ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Confirming the appointment of Lisa Salley to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
210031ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Confirming the appointment of Cecilia Thompson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
210030ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Committee on Appropriations to conduct hearings regarding the Philadelphia Water Department?s equitable approach to workforce development, including employment and procurement strategies that support safe, diverse, and inclusive family-sustaining careers.
210029ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4338 Tackawanna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210028ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4257 N Fairhill Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210027ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2661 N Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210026ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2451 N 6th Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210025ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2249 Waterloo Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210024ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2034 Hope Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210042ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Supporting House Resolution 25, which would initiate investigations and call for the sanction, including removal from the House of Representatives, of members who have sought to overturn the 2020 Presidential election.
210041ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Committee of Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to investigate the City?s vaccine contracting process, including an examination of Philly Fighting COVID?s contract with the City.
210040ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
210039ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Recognizing and honoring Paul Deegan on his retirement, after more than 30 years of service to PIDC and more than 45 total years of service to the City of Philadelphia.
210038ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing the creation of a Zoning Code Review Commission to evaluate and recommend improvements to Philadelphia?s Zoning Code.
210037ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Recognizing AJC Philadelphia for its work with We Are Here! and ORT in the 2021 commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and further acknowledging January 27th as International Holocaust Remembrance Day in the City of Philadelphia.
210036ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Honoring and congratulating Dr. Rachel Levine upon her appointment to Assistant Health Secretary in the administration of President Joseph Biden and recognizing her outstanding contributions to the safety and health of Pennsylvanians during the Covid-19 pandemic.
210054COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Lisa Salley to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
210053COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021January 27, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 200425-A, which was passed by Council at its session on December 3, 2020. This bill prohibits the use of synthetic herbicides on any outdoor property owned by the City, with certain exceptions, unless a waiver is obtained after going through a multi-step process. The bill also requires record keeping and reporting of pesticide usage. The Law Department reviewed this bill and determined that the prohibition contained therein is an attempt by C
210052COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200516, 200556, 200588-A, 200589-A, 200590-A, 200593, 200601, 200602, 200613, and 200653, which were passed by Council on December 10, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on January 27, 2021.
210051COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200085, 200086, 200257, 200389, 200413, 200479, 200541, 200542, 200543, 200571, 200573, 200575, 200576, 200577, 200578, 200592, 200614, 200616, 200624, 200626, 200654, 200657, 200659, 200660, and 200663, which were passed by Council on December 10, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on January 20, 2021.
210050COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200162-A, and 200416, which were passed by Council on December 3, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on January 20, 2021.
210049COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200557, 200559, 200563, 200595, 200596, 200597, 200598 and 200619, which were passed by Council on December 10, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on January 7, 2021.
210048COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200366, 200620, 200621, 200622, 200623, and 200661, which were passed by Council on December 10, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on December 15, 2020.
210047ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Honoring and celebrating the legendary record label, Philadelphia International Records, on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary.
210046ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Calling for a public hearing to examine the City of Philadelphia?s compliance with the Pennsylvania Firefighter Cancer Presumption Act.
210045ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Authorizing hearings in Council?s Committee on Public Health and Human Services to assess citywide compliance of Bill No. 200306, which mandates healthcare workers receive paid leave should they become infected with the novel coronavirus.
210044ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Honoring and recognizing Stacey Abrams for her leadership as the founder of Fair Fight Action and The New Georgia Project, and her achievement in fighting voter suppression.
210043ResolutionADOPTED01/28/2021Honoring and recognizing Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett for her leadership and achievement on the National Institutes of Health?s COVID-19 vaccine research.
210065COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2034 Hope Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210064COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2031 Orkney Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210063COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2006 N Lawrence Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210062COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2001 Pemberton Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210061COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1907 N Phillip Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210060COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1736 and 1738 Bodine Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210059COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 833 E. Madison Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code..
210058COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
210057COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
210056COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Cecilia Thompson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
210055COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Reginald L. Streater, Esq., to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
210072COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting an ordinance authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refunding of certain bonds previously issued to finance and/or refinance Alternative Funding Mechanisms for a portion of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the City of Philadelphia Retirement System implemented pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes o
210071COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4338 Tackawanna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210070COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4257 N Fairhill Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210069COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2919 N. 23rd Street located in the eighth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210068COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2661 N Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210067COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2451 N 6th Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210066COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/28/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2249 Waterloo Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210084ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Commending the Philadelphia 76ers in creating the Buy Black Program to support Black-owned small businesses.
210083BillIN COMMITTEE02/04/2021Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Business Income and Receipts Taxes,? by expanding the distressed business tax credit to include businesses impacted by COVID-19 restrictions.
210082BillENACTED02/04/2021Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Contracts and Procurement,? by amending Chapter 17-1400, entitled ?Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,? to provide procedures applicable to the awarding of contracts to non-City providers of vaccine doses for COVID-19 and related variants, all under certain terms and conditions.
210081BillENACTED02/04/2021Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Property Licenses and Owner Accountability;? Section A-906, entitled ?Property License Fees;? Chapter 14-604, entitled ?Accessory Uses and Structures;? and Chapter 19-2400, entitled ?Hotel Room Rental Tax,? to add and revise provisions related to the use of properties for limited lodging and hotel purposes and to the collection of hotel rental taxes in connection therewith; all under certain terms and conditions.
210080BillENACTED02/04/2021Amending Section 20-610 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Statement of Financial Interests,? by revising the required conditions and information for filing, under certain terms and conditions.
210079BillENACTED02/04/2021Authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and The Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (solely in its capacity as Operator and Manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works), to enter into certain transactions and contracts regarding the lease and license of portions of the premises located at 5000 Summerdale Avenue and 5501 Whitaker Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the use of The Philadelphia Gas Works, all under certain terms and conditions.
210078-ABillENACTED02/04/2021Amending 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.
210077BillENACTED02/04/2021Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Department of Planning and Development.
210076BillENACTED02/04/2021Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a parcel of land situate at 2401 Chestnut Street, for further conveyance, and authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 307 a right-of-way for bridge repair, maintenance and/or reconstruction purposes and for stormwater sewer and drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
210075BillENACTED02/04/2021Amending 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.
210074BillENACTED02/04/2021Repealing Chapter 21-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Police Advisory Board,? and replacing it with a new Chapter 21-1200 that reconstitutes and renames the board as the ?Citizens Police Oversight Commission,? and, as authorized by the Charter, provides for the Commission?s appointment, the powers and duties of the Commission and the manner in which the Commission and other officers, employees, and agencies shall fulfill their respective responsibilities with respect to the Commission, all under certain terms and conditions.
210073BillENACTED02/04/2021Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for expansion of the Board of License and Inspection Review, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
210095ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/04/2021Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to review the motor vehicle stop of a young mother and her two-year old son and resulting police activities as well as other incidents that arose following the police killing of Walter Wallace.
210094ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Appointing Andrew Goodman to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
210093ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Recognizing the work of William R. Sasso upon his transition from his role as Chairman of Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young to Chairman Emeritus.
210092ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Honoring Stephanie Resnick on her receipt of the prestigious Judge Learned Hand Award from the American Jewish Committee in Philadelphia for her distinguished legal career.
210091ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/04/2021Authorizing the City Council Committee on Intergenerational Affairs and Aging to hold public hearings examining solutions to the ongoing housing crisis impacting senior Philadelphians.
210090ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/04/2021Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to examine more equitable solutions to crime scene cleanup policies that place the logistical and financial burden on the families of homicide victims.
210089ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/04/2021Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings examining the feasibility of a multi-state reciprocity program for witness relocation using United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and Public Housing Agency (PHA) properties.
210088ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Russell Meddin, whose tireless advocacy for vibrant public space and public bike share led to millions of Philadelphians enjoying and celebrating the City of Philadelphia?s public trails and provided a powerful model of civic engagement for the nation and the world.
210087ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Recognizing February 2021 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
210086ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia natives Sincer? Harris and Erin Wilson for their new positions as White House Liaison for the Environmental Protection Agency and Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director for the White House Office of Political Affairs and Strategy.
210085ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for expansion of the Board of License and Inspection Review; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
210102ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Appointing Monica Thompson to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210101ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Appointing Allison Harvey Hindman to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210100ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Appointing Adam Zaken to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210099ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Appointing Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210098ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Appointing Chris Barnes to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210097ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Thanking Congress for passing the Save Our Stages Act and urging the Small Business Administration to equitably promote and distribute funds while continuing to support and invest in the arts and culture sector.
210096ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Honoring and congratulating the St Joseph?s Preparatory School Football Team, on their successful 2020 season and overall 6-0 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League.
210114COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/04/2021Transmitting an ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the expansion of the Board of License and Inspection Review, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of the special election for that purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
210113COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/04/2021Transmitting a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for expansion of the Board of License and Inspection Review; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
210112COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/04/2021Transmitting a resolution appointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210111COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/04/2021Transmitting a resolution appointing Monica Thompson to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210110COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/04/2021Transmitting a resolution appointing Allison Harvey Hindman to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210109COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/04/2021Transmitting a resolution appointing Adam Zaken to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210108COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/04/2021Transmitting a resolution appointing Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210107COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/04/2021Transmitting a resolution appointing Chris Barnes to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210106ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Expressing support for longtime Philadelphia news anchor Ukee Washington, and standing with all impacted employees at CBS3, amid reports of gross misconduct at the network.
210105ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Recognizing the week of February 1, 2021 to February 7, 2021 as National Gun Violence Survivors Week to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence, and uplift the resilient voices of survivors in Philadelphia.
210104ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Recognizing February 7, 2021 as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and honoring the work of Bebashi in providing access to culturally sensitive high-quality healthcare, HIV/AIDS services, health education, and social services.
210103ResolutionADOPTED02/04/2021Appointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
210125ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Recognizing February 2021 as Environmental Justice Month in the City of Philadelphia.
210124ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Commending Dr. Brenda A. Allen for being named one of the 10 most dominant historically black college leaders for 2021, and congratulating Lincoln University for earning the historic gift of $20 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.
210123ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Honoring Dr. Ala Stanford and the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium for their contribution to health and equity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
210122-ABillENACTED02/11/2021Amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Public Health Emergency Leave,? to establish leave time for public health emergencies, and modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
210121BillENACTED02/11/2021Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance – Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director, under certain terms and conditions.
210120BillENACTED02/11/2021Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and thereby implementing Council?s ?New Normal Jobs Initiative.?
210119BillENACTED02/11/2021Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of South 15th street and Reed street; South 19th street and Reed street; South 18th street and Federal street; South 18th street and Morris street; Wharton street and South 22nd to South 17th street; Ellsworth street and South 22nd street; Morris street and South 17th street.
210118BillENACTED02/11/2021Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Manton street and South 18th street and South 16th street and South 21st street; South 20th street and Ellsworth street; Carlisle street and Wharton street and Tasker street; Titan street and South 16th street and South 18th street.
210117BillENACTED02/11/2021Amending Chapter 9-3700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Bouncers,? by revising definitions of covered establishments and personnel, under certain terms and conditions.
210116COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/04/2021Transmitting an ordinance authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and The Philadelphia Gas Works By Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (Solely In Its Capacity As Operator And Manager Of The City-Owned Philadelphia Gas Works), To Enter Into Certain Transactions and Contracts Regarding the Lease and License of Portions Of The Premises Located At 5000 Summerdale Avenue And 5501 Whitaker Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the Use of The Philadelphia Gas Works, All Under Certain Terms And Conditions.
210115COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/04/2021Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a parcel of land situate at 2401 Chestnut Street, for further conveyance, and authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 307 a right-of-way for bridge repair, maintenance and/or reconstruction purposes and for stormwater sewer and drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
210131ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Calling on President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and the 117th United States Congress to immediately implement President Biden?s plan to end the gun violence epidemic in cities and begin to appropriate the $900 million in funds President Biden pledged to cities with the highest rates of homicides.
210130ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Supporting the City?s plan to prioritize vaccinations for returning teachers, administrators, and school employees at large, and urging the City to follow through on the plan in a responsible and efficient manner in order to regain public trust.
210129ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Celebrating the life and honoring the memory of John Chaney, as we recognize his groundbreaking accomplishments in the sport of basketball and his many contributions to our beloved City.
210128ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Authorizing the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs to hold hearings regarding services for people with disabilities and general compliance with and enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
210127ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Honoring and recognizing Russell Kolins for his dedication to Philadelphia through his extensive work in security and risk management, and for his efforts to improve the safety and security of Philadelphia?s bars, restaurants, and nightclubs through advocacy and training.
210126ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings concerning recommendations to establish an independent Youth Services Ombudsperson office to receive, investigate, and report on concerns from youth and families about safety or services for young people in congregate care, secure or other forms of detention, or any institutional facility.
210142ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1746 Annin Street, 2231, 2232, 2235, 2249, 2252, 2324 Cross Street, 2227 Fernon Street, 2224, 2256, 2305, 2309 Greenwich Street 2230 Reed Street, 2318 Tasker Street, 2214, 2220, 2222, 2239 2241, 2243 and 2315 Wilder Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210141ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Stephen Fulton on becoming the Junior Featherweight World Boxing Champion.
210140ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
210139-AABillENACTED02/18/2021Amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Taxes and Rents – General,? by adding required conditions and information for reporting adjustments to taxable income, under certain terms and conditions.
210138BillIN COMMITTEE02/18/2021Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, including providing for alternative methods for tenants to meet their obligation to make security deposits; all under certain terms and conditions.
210137BillENACTED02/18/2021Amending 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.
210136BillENACTED02/18/2021Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the unit block of Osborn Street.
210135-AABillENACTED02/18/2021Amending Chapter 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Sidewalk Caf?s? and Title 4, Subcode ?A? of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Use Registration Permits,? by adding new provisions allowing restaurants applying for a sidewalk caf? permit or temporary lot uses permit to allow outdoor entertainment; all under certain terms and conditions.
210134COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/11/2021Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance – Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director, under certain terms and conditions.
210133ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Recognizing February 2021 as Love Your Library Month to honor libraries and the resources they provide communities, to show appreciation for library users, and to encourage Philadelphians to engage with their local libraries.
210132ResolutionADOPTED02/11/2021Honoring and congratulating the Academy at Palumbo?s robotics team, the RoboGriffins, on their success at the 2021 CoderZ League Pro competition, where the robotics team was declared the world champions.
210154COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/18/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 538 Dudley Street, 639 Cantrell Street, 2842-44 and 2846 Tulip Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210153ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia artist, musician, and anti-violence activist Michael ?O.G. Law? Ta?Bon for his 15 years of work and advocacy on behalf of returning citizens, victims of crime, and disadvantaged youth in Philadelphia.
210152ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining current and best practices to ensure youth have a successful transition from foster care to thriving adulthood.
210151ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Honoring and congratulating Deborah Archer for her new position as the first Black president of the American Civil Liberties Union.
210150ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Recognizing the week of February 14, 2021 to February 20, 2021 as the first Black Girl Freedom Week to celebrate and honor Black girls and the unique challenges they face, as well as to invest in their safe, free, and successful futures.
210149ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Honoring and congratulating the 2020-2021 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate, Cydney Brown, for her creativity, community work, and dedication to serving Philadelphia.
210148ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Calling on Mayor James F. Kenney to establish and implement a COVID-19 ?Operation Philly Special? mass vaccination campaign using the Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field, the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium, religious institutions, Philadelphia health partners, colleges and universities, and other large outdoor facility locations as identified to provide vaccines to Philadelphia residents and workers.
210147ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Honoring and congratulating Dr. Carl June on his receipt of the shared Dan David prize for his work at the University of Pennsylvania where he was a lead researcher in the development of the first personalized cellular therapy for cancer.
210146ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Calling on the National Football League to discontinue the practice ?race norming? in their concussion compensation program.
210145ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Honoring Michael Masch, on the occasion of his passing, for a lifetime of dedicated service to the people of Philadelphia.
210144ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Calling on Congress to pass the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act.
210143ResolutionADOPTED02/18/2021Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold joint hearings with the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs, to examine the City?s role in ensuring the accessibility of housing to persons with disabilities.
210161ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Commemorating the life and legacy of William ?Cody? Anderson, a legendary figure in talk radio, a pioneering leader in African-American owned radio and media, and a positive voice in the Black community.
210160BillENACTED02/25/2021Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director.
210159BillENACTED02/25/2021Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled ?Use Regulations,? by amending the Retail Sales Use Category and Use-Specific Standards; all under certain terms and conditions.
210158COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/18/2021Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Taxes and Rents – General,? by adding required conditions and information for reporting adjustments to taxable income, under certain terms and conditions.
210157COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/18/2021Transmitting 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.
210156COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/18/2021Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the unit block of Osborn Street.
210155COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/18/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1746 Annin Street, 2231, 2232, 2235, 2249, 2252, 2324 Cross Street, 2227 Fernon Street, 2224, 2256, 2305, 2309 Greenwich Street 2230 Reed Street, 2318 Tasker Street, 2214, 2220, 2222, 2239 2241, 2243 and 2315 Wilder Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210174ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Recognizing the month of February as National African American Read-In Month, and honoring Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas? Humanizing Stories Project for its work to bring together diverse voices from the world of children?s media, literature, and culture through digital advocacy, community projects, and classroom resources.
210173ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Recognizing and honoring Lynette Medley and her daughter, Nya McGlone, for their menstrual hub, The SPOT Period; and for the work they have done to provide menstrual products and ongoing support for those suffering from period poverty.
210172ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Recognizing February 2021 as American Heart Month, and honoring the American Heart Association of Philadelphia for their work in providing health resources in Philadelphia, emphasizing the importance of heart health, and encouraging a healthy lifestyle.
210171ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Honoring and congratulating the After School Activities and Partnerships (ASAP) Chess club for their bringing together over 150 clubs and 2,500 students across the City and being instrumental in Philadelphia being named Chess City of the Year by US Chess.
210170ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Congratulating Councilmember Cherelle L. Parker on her historic appointment as Board Chair of the Delaware River Port Authority (?DRPA?) and honoring her work as a board member and trailblazing leader in Philadelphia.
210169ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Authorizing the Committees on Finance and on Gun Violence Prevention to hold joint hearings regarding the connection between poverty, gun violence, and systemic racism in Philadelphia.
210168ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Recognizing and congratulating Renee Henderson, on the occasion of her retirement from Community Behavioral Health, after more than two decades of faithful and dedicated service.
210167ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Designating Monday, March 1, 2021 as COVID-19 Remembrance Day in the City of Philadelphia.
210166ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Recognizing the Philadelphia Obituary Project for its work to provide dignity to homicide victims and solace to their families by remembering and honoring those victims? lives.
210165ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Honoring and commending Jennifer R. Clarke for her 15-year tenure as the Executive Director of the Public Interest Law Center and her strategic, pioneering, and transformative work to expand access to justice that has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people across Pennsylvania and the nation.
210164ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Declaring March 7-14, 2021, during Women?s History Month, as Women in Construction (WIC) Week in the City of Philadelphia, and honoring Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) for their commitment to support, increase, and advance the participation of women in construction, manufacturing, and transit careers in the Philadelphia region.
210163ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Calling on the federal government to enact a plan by the end of President Biden?s first 100 days in office to cancel all student loan debt and begin the transition to education as a public good.
210162ResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Launching the establishment and funding of the Philadelphia Anti-Violence Resource Network to provide a one-stop clearinghouse of information and guide Philadelphians directly affected by violence in their communities to available resources within the City of Philadelphia.
210185ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Commending and recognizing Michael Hand on the occasion of his retirement from his outstanding career with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and his service to the Philadelphia community.
210184ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Remembering Henrietta Lacks and honoring her contribution to modern medicine, including the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
210183ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Congratulating Bernard W. Smalley for being named President of the Board of Directors of City Trusts, making him the first Black President in the board?s 151 year history.
210182BillIN COMMITTEE03/04/2021Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Morris street and S. 2nd street.
210181BillIN COMMITTEE03/04/2021Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Greenwich street and 2nd street; Reed street and S. 4th street; Moyamensing avenue and Wharton street.
210180BillENACTED03/04/2021Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Farmers? Markets,? by adding a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions.
210179BillENACTED03/04/2021Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Hammond Avenue between East Nedro Avenue and Crescentville Road.
210178BillENACTED03/04/2021Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Frontenac Street from Levick Street to Devereaux Avenue.
210177BillIN COMMITTEE03/04/2021Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Procurement, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multi-year Concession Agreement with German American Marketing, Inc. d/b/a CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA, for the operation and management of a seasonal Christmas Village for the City of Philadelphia at LOVE Park and other potential City owned areas.
210176COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/25/2021Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Procurement, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multi-year Concession Agreement with German American Marketing, Inc. d/b/a CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA, for the operation and management of a seasonal Christmas Village for the City of Philadelphia at LOVE Park and other potential City owned areas.
210175-AResolutionADOPTED02/25/2021Refuting the article, ?Contracting for Sex in the Pacific War,? which contradicts the historical consensus and evidence of the thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Army before and during WWII, written by J. Mark Ramseyer: Mitsubishi Professor of Japanese Legal Studies at Harvard Law School.
210192ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Calling on the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States to offer long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the borrowing needs of state and local governments and government units in the United States without charging any interest or fees, and urging the City Treasurer?s Office to enter into conversations with the financial institutions underwriting the City?s bonds to negotiate long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the City?s borrowing needs without charging any interest or fees.
210191ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings regarding the potential of land-value taxation in and for Philadelphia.
210190ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Urging the U.S. Congress to pass Senate Bill 475 and House Resolution 1320, which designate Juneteenth as a national holiday.
210189ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Recognizing Rochelle “Chellie” Cameron on the occasion of her appointment as chair of the U.S. Policy Council for Airports Council International.
210188ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Also naming the 2200 block of N. Salford as ?Geo L. Myers Way,? in honor of George Linwood Myers III, to commemorate his legacy and long-time dedication to various Philadelphia organizations and as an advocate of vulnerable populations.
210187ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Recognizing the Women?s March on Philadelphia during Women?s History Month 2021 and the organizers who hosted 4 consecutive marches from 2017-2020.
210186ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women?s History Month.
210203BillENACTED03/11/2021Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of one or more Service Agreements between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and/or one or more other City-related Authorities relating to the financing of a Neighborhood Preservation Initiative which includes housing, commercial corridors, and neighborhood infrastructure programs; approving the issuance by each such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such initi
210202COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/04/2021Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200656, 210004 and 210006, which were passed by Council on February 18, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on March 1, 2021.
210201ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Authorizing the Committees on Commerce and Economic Development and Public Health and Human Services to conduct a joint hearing to review the past and current guidance for Restaurant Capacity; and, if needed, make recommendations to the Philadelphia Health Department to either change current Restaurant capacity requirements or recommend future Restaurant capacity requirements.
210200ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Recognizing March 8, 2021 as International Women?s Day to raise awareness of the adverse oppression and inequities that women have experienced and continue to experience globally; and to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and campaign for positive change.
210199ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Authorizing the Committee of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to obtain an update on the status of the City Council?s security camera program for Philadelphia?s playgrounds and recreation centers.
210198ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Authorizing the Committee of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to obtain an update on the status of the City?s plan to ensure all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the City of Philadelphia are inclusive, intergenerational, and accessible and for all disabilities and special needs.
210197ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021In honor of Women?s History Month we take this opportunity to renew and Recognize March 10th as Harriet Tubman Day in the City of Philadelphia.
210196ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 538, Dudley, 639 Cantrell Street, 2842-44 and 2846 Tulip Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210195ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on a recently revealed memo from a Philadelphia Police Department Captain instructing his officers to increase pedestrian and motor vehicle stops not related to crime and jeopardizing data collection mandated by federal consent decree.
210194ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Honoring the athletes of the class of 2020 for their incomplete seasons and shortened high school athletic career due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
210193ResolutionADOPTED03/04/2021Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings examining best practices and new ideas for safely reopening the City of Philadelphia?s workspaces including office buildings, City buildings, and other high-risk congregate settings not currently operating at pre-pandemic capacity.
210215ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled ?Referenda Approved by the Voters,? by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
210214ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia’s own “Smokin'” Joe Frazier on the 50th Anniversary of his heavyweight championship win over Muhammad Ali in the “Fight of the Century”.
210213ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Honoring Amanda Gorman, the first national youth poet laureate, for becoming the youngest poet to ever speak at a U.S. presidential inauguration.
210212ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Recognizing and supporting working women and mothers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in honor of Women?s History Month and calling for a robust federal response to our nation?s first ?She-cession?.
210211ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Urging U.S. Senators Casey and Toomey, and the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1/S.R. 1, ?For the People Act?.
210210ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Supporting a City of Philadelphia ?Lights Out? Campaign and recognizing and honoring the Bird Safe Philly Coalition, the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia, and the Building Owners and Managers Association Philadelphia in their collaborative effort to protect the migratory bird population.
210209ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210208ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings examining the race gap in home appraisals and its impact on homeownership and wealth accumulation in Philadelphia.
210207BillENACTED03/11/2021To 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.
210206BillENACTED03/11/2021Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled ?Referenda Approved by the Voters,? by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
210205BillENACTED03/11/2021Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (?The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code?) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Additional Special Requirements,? to establish a program in which the City may perform certain urgent repairs and bill the property owner; all under certain terms and conditions.
210204BillENACTED03/11/2021To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Princeton Avenue, and the Delaware River.
210223COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/11/2021Transmitting a resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210222COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/11/2021Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210073, 210077, 210080, 210120, and 210121, which were passed by Council on March 4, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on March 10, 2021.
210221COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/11/2021Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200617, which was passed by Council on February 25, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on March 10, 2021.
210220ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Recognizing March 2021 as National Nutrition Month to educate Philadelphians on how to make informed food choices, and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits, while raising awareness of the need for accessible, nutritious food.
210219ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Recognizing March 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month to increase understanding of chronic brain injury, reduce stigma, showcase the diversity of injury across demographics, and improve care and support.
210218ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to identify and examine potential systemic biases in oversight that create inequalities between Black and white led schools, resulting in fewer resources or support for Black founded and led institutions.
210217ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Honoring and congratulating the Father Judge High School Wrestling Team for their second consecutive win of the Philadelphia Catholic League Wrestling Championship in their 2019-2020 season.
210216ResolutionADOPTED03/11/2021Commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Shawn W. Wilson, whose tireless advocacy against gun violence and racial injustice advanced community safety and expanded a powerful model of neighborhood engagement for former first responders and veterans in the City of Philadelphia.
210235ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to consider the equitable allocation of resources for the School District of Philadelphia under the American Rescue Plan.
210234ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Supporting the “Live and Let Live” Campaign for the City of Philadelphia, to coordinate, engage, and promote activities to help eradicate the culture of gun violence.
210233ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Recognizing and honoring the Defender Association of Philadelphia for their tireless pursuit of justice for our indigent population and designating the day of March 18, 2021 as ?Public Defense Day? in the City of Philadelphia.
210232ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Recognizing the week of March 21 through March 27, 2021, as ?National Safe Place Week? in the City of Philadelphia, and calling for a citywide effort to create havens for young people from physical and emotional abuse, neglect, violence and trauma through mentoring, counseling, and community supports.
210231ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Honoring the Forty-Ninth Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, for her distinguished career and accomplishments, on the occasion of Women?s History Month.
210230ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Also naming the 1600 block of West York Street from North 16th Street to North 17th Street, as ?Margaret Wells Way? to honor the life and legacy of Margaret Wells through her impact on the North Philadelphia recovery community.
210229BillIN COMMITTEE03/18/2021Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by City Council proposing an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the eligibility, selection and removal of the Members of the Board of Education; relating to the Board of Education?s responsibility for the administration of the School District; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
210228BillENACTED03/18/2021To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
210227BillHELD IN COMMITTEE03/18/2021Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Service and Other Businesses,? to revise the rules and requirements pertaining to tobacco retailers and tobacco retailer permits to allow transfers of retailer permits to new locations, under certain terms and conditions.
210226BillENACTED03/18/2021Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, for the purpose of further implementing Council?s ?New Normal Jobs Initiative? and adjusting Council?s internal appropriations.
210225BillHELD IN COMMITTEE03/18/2021Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? by amending Section 14-502, entitled ?/CTR, Center City Overlay District? by establishing and adding a new subarea within the Broad Street Area, entitled ?South Broad Street Gateway? and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
210224COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/11/2021March 10, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 210002 Bill No. 210075 Bill No. 210076 Bill No. 210078 Bill No. 210081 Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
210246BillENACTED03/25/2021To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of the land located within an area bounded by Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware Avenue, and Castor Avenue all under certain terms and conditions.
210245COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/18/2021Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (?PRA?) for the PRA to act as the City?s agent to include and incorporate Philadelphia Water Department-identified green stormwater infrastructure projects (the “Stormwater Infrastructure”) in certain construction and improvement projects in and around the City on properties owned by the City (the “City Projects”), including those projects arising out of the City’s “Rebuilding Community Infrastructure” or “Rebuild” Program
210244COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/18/2021Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB, LLC, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
210243COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/18/2021Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200618, which was passed by Council on March 11, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on March 17, 2021.
210242COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/18/2021Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210082, which was passed by Council on March 4, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on March 17, 2021.
210241ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Recognizing Cohen Thompson, founder of Skate University, for his outstanding contributions and ongoing service to disadvantaged youth in his native West Philadelphia community.
210240ResolutionIN COMMITTEE03/18/2021Proposing an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the eligibility, selection, and removal of the Members of the Board of Education; relating to the Board of Education?s responsibility for the administration of the School District; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
210239ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Recognizing March 2021 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to understand the symptoms of colorectal cancer and the importance of regular screenings; and increase access to screenings in underserved communities.
210238ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Honoring and congratulating the Drexel University Women and Men?s basketball teams for winning their respective Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title games and qualifying for the Women and Men?s 2021 NCAA basketball tournament.
210237ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Honoring and congratulating Camae Ayewa and Rasheedah Phillips for their cultural and artistic contributions to Philadelphia and for winning the 2021 Collide residency award from Arts at CERN on behalf of their collective, Black Quantum Futurism.
210236ResolutionADOPTED03/18/2021Honoring the advocacy of Bill Krebs in affirming the rights of all people with disabilities.
210253ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Congratulating Esteban Vera Jr., on his appointment to SEPTA?s board of directors, making him the first Latino person to serve on the transit agency?s governing body.
210252ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Honoring the life and legacy of Emma C. Chappell, and recognizing her leadership and advocacy in efforts to impact social justice, to improve racial and gender equity, and to foster real change.
210251ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Recognizing March 31, 2021 as International Transgender Day of Visibility to celebrate transgender and gender non-conforming people around the world, raise awareness about the unique struggles and discrimination they face, and honor their resilience and success.
210250BillIN COMMITTEE03/25/2021Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Haldeman Avenue, from Clark Street to Red Lion Road, both sides; Tomlison Road, from Bustleton Avenue to Lindsay Street, both sides; Brookmont Road, from Ferndale Street to Medway Road, both sides; Bridle Road, from Brookmont Road to Bartlett Street, both sides; Chesworth Road, from Verree Road to Ferndale Street, both sides; Ferndale Street, from Jeans Street to Red Lion Road, both sides; Greymont Street, from Jeans Street to Ferndale Street, both sides; all under certain terms and conditions.
210249BillENACTED03/25/2021Amending various chapters of the Philadelphia Code to amend the definitions of certain terms, and provide protections for persons affected by coercive control, including in the context of employment discrimination, employment leave, and housing protections, and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
210248BillENACTED03/25/2021Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB, LLC, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
210247BillENACTED03/25/2021Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Felton Street, Haddington Lane, Edgewood Street, Lansdowne Avenue, 54th Street, Girard Avenue, 59th Street, and Callowhill Street.
210265ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Calling all social media companies to take a proactive role in fighting the Gun Violence epidemic nationwide by monitoring and removing inciting posts off platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.
210264ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Honoring the life and legacy of Charlie ?Uncle Bip? Bernard, Dean of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, Political Director, Chief Moral Officer, and the Grandfather of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee, for his lifelong dedication to Philadelphia politics.
210263ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Authorizing 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 improvements thereon situate in the Second 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.
210262ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Recognizing and honoring Herb Douglas, the oldest living African American Olympic medalist, for his many life achievements, on and off the track.
210261ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Honoring and congratulating Diana C. Medley on the occasion of her retirement following 25 years of relentless dedication and service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
210260ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Honoring and recognizing Fred Jenkins, Sr. for his work as a boxing coach and youth mentor and his retirement from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation after 45 years of service.
210259ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick.
210258ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Fire Department.
210257ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Recognizing and congratulating Folasade A. Olanipekun-Lewis on her election as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Free Library of Philadelphia.
210256ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Celebrating the Selection of Jericho Brown’s Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poems, The Tradition, for the 2021 ?One Book, One Philadelphia? Program.
210255ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Recognizing Philly Tech Sistas on their work to diversify the tech scene in Philadelphia, with special acknowledgement to Ashley Turner for leading the group and her dedication to this effort.
210254ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Recognizing and congratulating Marcia L. Fudge on her confirmation to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
210275COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/25/2021Transmitting 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 improvements thereon situate in the Eighth 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.
210274COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/25/2021Transmitting 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 improvements thereon situate in the First 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.
210273ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Recognizing the week of April 5, 2021 to April 11, 2021 as National Public Health Week to celebrate public health, highlight issues critical to building healthier communities, and thank public health workers during an especially unique year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
210272ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Recognizing April 6, 2021 as National Library Workers Day to honor the commitment of library workers and the unique services they provide to local communities; and to support greater compensation and equality in libraries.
210271ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Authorizing 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 improvements thereon situate in the First 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.
210270ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia?s 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition Program Semifinalists. Thirty-eight students from nine of Philadelphia?s schools were named as Semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition Program, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence.
210269ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold a hearing examining the use and impact of the stimulus dollars allocated for Philadelphia under President Biden?s American Rescue Plan Act.
210268ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Honoring and congratulating Deb Haaland on the occasion of her becoming the 54th United States Secretary of the Interior and the first Native American woman to lead a cabinet-level department, particularly one that is existential for Native tribes and people.
210267ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children?s Alliance and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their collaborative commitment to bring healing and justice to victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2021 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia.
210266ResolutionADOPTED03/25/2021Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2001 N. Orianna Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210281BillENACTED04/08/2021Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, bordered by Richmond Street to the north/northwest, Wheatsheaf to the east/northeast, I-95 to the west and the Northeast Treatment Plant to the south/southeast for water treatment or supply purposes or other purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
210280BillENACTED04/08/2021Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the 1600 block of Olive Street.
210279COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/25/2021Transmitting an ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of the land located within an area bounded by Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware Avenue, and Castor Avenue all under certain terms and conditions.
210278COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/25/2021Transmitting 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 improvements thereon situate in the Second 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.
210277COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/25/2021Transmitting 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 improvements thereon situate 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.
210276COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/25/2021Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2001 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210294BillIN COMMITTEE04/08/2021Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of East Passyunk Avenue and surrounding areas.
210293BillENACTED04/08/2021Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with Chestnut Street Realty Limited Partnership, LP, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1327-29 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
210292BillENACTED04/08/2021Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Greymont Street, both sides, from Jeanes Street to Ferndale Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
210291BillENACTED04/08/2021Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Ferndale Street, both sides, from Jeanes Street to Red Lion Road, all under certain terms and conditions.
210290BillENACTED04/08/2021Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Chesworth Road, both sides, from Verree Road to Ferndale Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
210289BillENACTED04/08/2021Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Bridle Road, both sides, from Brookmont Road to Bartlett Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
210288BillENACTED04/08/2021Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Brookmont Road, both sides, from Ferndale Street to Medway Road, all under certain terms and conditions.
210287BillENACTED04/08/2021Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Tomlison Road, both sides, from Bustleton Avenue to Lindsay Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
210286BillENACTED04/08/2021Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Haldeman Avenue, both sides, from Clark Street to Red Lion Road, all under certain terms and conditions.
210285BillHELD IN COMMITTEE04/08/2021Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Wage and Net Profits Tax,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
210283BillHELD IN COMMITTEE04/08/2021Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Business Income and Receipts Taxes,? by changing the manner of imposition, all under certain terms and conditions.
210282BillENACTED04/08/2021Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Tacony-Holmesburg section of the Delaware River Trail, under certain terms and conditions.
200010BillENACTED01/23/2020Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into one or more agreements with a vendor or vendors for the purchase and servicing of online legal research services, investigative tools, and related goods and services, all under certain terms and conditions.
200009BillHELD IN COMMITTEE01/23/202002/13/2020Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-905, entitled ?Non-Accessory Signs,? by adding a new subsection to permit an advertising sign under certain terms and conditions.
200008BillENACTED01/23/2020Providing 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 a Department of Labor and a Board of Labor Standards, to provide for the powers and duties of such Department and Board, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Department and Board into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
200005BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/202003/05/2020Establishing a new Chapter 17-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Community Benefits Agreements,? and requiring Community Benefits Agreements for certain High Impact Projects or Development Projects that receive City Support or Financial Assistance; all under certain terms and conditions.
200004BillENACTED01/23/2020Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 120 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for various public utility purposes extending from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, south of Oxford Street, under certain terms and conditions.
200003BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Establishing 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, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; designating North Broad Renaissance (the legal name of which is Avenue North Renaissance, Inc.), which has or
200002COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/17/202001/23/2020
200001-AResolutionADOPTED01/06/2020To provide Rules for the Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia.
210297ResolutionADOPTED04/08/2021Urging the United States Senate to pass Senate Bill 1306, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 (also known as the ?PRO Act?), and affirming the right of workers to form unions and organize for higher wages, family-sustaining benefits, as well as safety, dignity, and respect at their workplace.
210296ResolutionADOPTED04/08/2021Recognizing and supporting the health and wellness of Black mamas and birthing people by acknowledging April 11-17, 2021, as ?Black Maternal Health Week?.
210295ResolutionADOPTED04/08/2021Authorizing the Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings examining the decision to permanently move sheriff sales online, and further to explore the ramifications of and any unintended consequences that may arise from this decision.
200019BillENACTED01/23/202010/01/2020Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Overlay Zoning Districts,? by amending Section 14-514, entitled ?/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District,? all under certain terms and conditions.
200018BillENACTED01/23/2020Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Miscellaneous,? by adding a new Chapter 21-3200, entitled ?Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts,? to establish uniform procedures for the filing of objections by affected property owners against the formation of Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts, all under certain terms and conditions.
200017BillHELD IN COMMITTEE01/23/202002/27/2020Providing 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 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide that Councilmembers shall not be eligible for election for more than four terms of office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
200016BillENACTED01/23/202002/13/2020Amending Section 19-1508 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Refunds and Forgiveness for Poverty Income,? to revise the tax rate, under certain terms and conditions.
200015BillENACTED01/23/2020Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia a proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council of an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise and clarify rules pertaining to prohibited activities of City officers and employees, including the restrictions on City officials and employees with respect to political activities.
200014BillHELD IN COMMITTEE01/23/202003/05/2020Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled ?Referenda Approved by the Voters,? by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Council of the City of Philadelphia to adopt a system of public financing of campaigns for City elected offices; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements
200013BillENACTED01/23/2020To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Morris Street, 26th Street, Moore Street, and 27th Street.
200011BillHELD IN COMMITTEE01/23/202003/12/2020Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,? by creating a new Chapter requiring that certain employers provide Paid Family and Medical Leave to eligible employees under specific circumstances, and providing for funding, enforcement, and penalties, all under certain terms and conditions.
200031BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Providing For The Submission To The Qualified Electors Of The City Of Philadelphia Proposing An Amendment To The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter To Provide Accountability To City Council For Real Property Assessment Increases; And Authorizing The Appropriate Officers To Fix The Date For The Election For Such Purpose; Prescribing The Form Of The Ballot Question To Be Voted On; And Authorizing The Appropriate Officers To Publish Notice And To Make Arrangements For The Election; All Under Certain Terms And Conditions.
200030BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, Entitled, ?City-County Consolidation,? Chapter 2-300, ?Property Assessment,? by adding new language to Section 2-305, ?Office of Property Assessment; Chief Assessment Officer; Powers And Duties,? requiring that real estate taxes imposed by Title 19 Of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Finance, Taxes And Collections,? Chapter 19-1300, ?Real Estate Taxes,? be levied on the assessed value of taxable real property as established for the immediately preceding stated year in any year in which the audit provided for under Subsection 2-305(2)(s) finds that ove
200029BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, ?MISCELLANEOUS,? by adding a new Chapter 21-3100, entitled ?VOTING MACHINE LANGUAGES REQUIREMENT;? all under certain terms and conditions.
200028BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled, ?FINANCE, TAXES AND COLLECTIONS,? to provide for transfer of delinquent taxes and fees to a qualified third-party law firm or collection agency; all under certain terms and conditions.
200027BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 within the General Fund from the Office of Innovation and Technology, the Department of Public Health, and the Civil Service Commission to the Director of Finance-Community College of Philadelphia.
200026BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Authorizing City Officials to File Articles of Incorporation to establish a Non-Profit Corporation that shall be called The Philadelphia School Teacher?s Reimbursement Fund, Inc., for the purpose of reimbursing personal money spent by teachers of the Philadelphia School District for the purchase of supplies, materials, and equipment needed for their classrooms.
200025BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/202003/05/2020Repealing an Ordinance approved the Eleventh Day of January, A.D. 1950, Declaring the Intention of the City of Philadelphia to Organize and Authorizing the Organization of a Parking Authority under the Act of June 5, 1947, P.L. 458, as Amended by Act No. 276, Approved May 9, 1949; Repealing Ordinance 1633, approved the Eighth Day of April, A.D. 1983, by which the City of Philadelphia Delegated to the Philadelphia Parking Authority Certain Powers Relating to the Administration, Supervision and Enforcement of On-Street Parking Regulations and Collection on Behalf of the City of Philadelphia of
200024BillENACTED01/23/202003/05/2020Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Indiana street and Broad street; N. 15th street and Tioga street; N. 16th street and Ontario street to Butler street.
200023BillENACTED01/23/2020Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Olney avenue and N. 15th street; Nedro avenue and Old York road; Chew avenue and N. 18th street; Abbottsford avenue and Schuyler street; Carlisle street and Duncannon street; Lindley avenue and N. 15th street; N. 19th street and Chew avenue.
200022BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/202003/05/2020Amending Title 10-613 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,? prohibiting certain racially insensitive conduct in public places including the wearing of ?blackface,? all under certain terms and conditions.
200021BillENACTED01/23/202003/05/2020Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Grant Avenue.
200020BillENACTED01/23/202003/05/2020Establishing no truck parking and tow-away regulations on Chesterfield Road.
200044ResolutionADOPTED01/23/2020Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia?s Living Legends: Lynette Brown-Sow, Dr. Constance Clayton, Gregorio Pac Cojulun, Dr. Naomi Johnson-Booker, and the Honorable Frederica A. Massiah-Jackson, who are leaders in Philadelphia in their respective fields of behavioral health, education, art, music and the justice system, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.
200043ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/202002/13/2020Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to conduct hearings to investigate the underground economy.
200042-AResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/30/2020Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Department of Labor and a Board of Labor Standards, to provide for the powers and duties of such Department and such Board, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Department and Board into the City government; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200041ResolutionADOPTED01/23/2020Urging the Social Security Administration (SSA) to withdraw its proposed rule to review disability benefit eligibility every two years, which would put thousands of people in danger of losing their benefits over the next ten years in the City of Philadelphia, and millions of people at risk across the United States, and expressing opposition to the proposed rule as inhumane and contrary to public health.
200039ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/202001/23/2020Authorizing the committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to conduct hearings to determine the City of Philadelphia?s preparedness for the possibility of an economic recession and the strength of the reserve stabilization funds.
200038ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Honoring the African American Children?s Book Project on the Occasion of its 28th Annual African American Children?s Book Fair.
200037ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 100th Anniversary.
200036ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Authorizing the Committees on Labor & Civil Service and Public Safety to hold joint hearings regarding hiring, staffing, and retention challenges for the 911 Unified Call center, and the impact these challenges have on the health and well-being of 911 dispatchers.
200035BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Amending Title 20 Of The Philadelphia Code, Entitled, ?OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES,? CHAPTER 20-700, ?DEFENSE AND INDEMNIFICATION,? By Adding New Language To Provide Protection For Disclosures Of Sexual Harassment And Immunity For Cooperation Against Sexual Harassers, All Under Certain Terms And Conditions.
200034BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in the Resolution approved by City Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the operating budget and providing for a mandatory fifty million dollar ($50,000,000) minimum annual appropriation to the Housing Trust Fund or any such successor financial facility or such successor financial facilities; and authorizing the appropriate officers to fix the date for the special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of the ballot question to be vot
200033BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in the Resolution approved by City Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter so that there shall be imposed upon the City of Philadelphia?s Pension and Retirement Systems financial discipline by amending ?Section 3-803? of ?ARTICLE III – EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH – ORGANIZATION,? ?CHAPTER 8 – INDEPENDENT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS,? to re-balance the membership of the Board of Pensions and Retirement by adding independent experts; and by adding a new ?S
200032BillIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in the Resolution approved by City Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter so that there shall be established in the Legislative Branch of the City of Philadelphia Government the ?Legislative Budget Office? by the addition of a new ?Section 2-105? to ?ARTICLE II LEGISLATIVE BRANCH – The Council – Its Election, Organization, Powers and Duties,? ?CHAPTER 1 THE COUNCIL;? renumbering current Sections 2-105 and 2-106; fixing the date for the special election
200051ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings regarding the scheduled termination of the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority.
200050ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings to examine the effect of gun violence on victims and co-victims, as well as the resources available to them.
200049ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings to examine the prevalence of workplace misclassification, also known as payroll fraud.
200048ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/202001/30/2020Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings examining strategies to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion in Philadelphia?s technology sector.
200047ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Authorizing Council to retain counsel to file a lawsuit compelling the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to carry out its obligation to protect the citizens of Pennsylvania by enacting, or authorizing municipalities to enact, commonsense, constitutional legislation that addresses the public health crisis of gun violence.
200046ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Recognizing and honoring the efforts of jurors who fulfill one of the most important civic duties and designating January 30, 2020 as Juror Appreciation Day in the City of Philadelphia.
200045ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/202001/23/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to determine what efforts and resources can be implemented to improve the City?s homicide clearance and conviction rates, and explore best practices nationwide in solving murders.
200064ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/30/2020Authorizing requests to the Law Department to represent City Council in appeals from decisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment and, if the Law Department declines to render such services to City Council, authorizing the retention of outside counsel to provide such services.
200063ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/30/2020Authorizing the appointment of a Chief Ethics Officer for the Council of the City of Philadelphia.
200062ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/30/2020Also naming South Clarion Street, between Reed and Dickinson Streets, as ?Anna DeFusco Way?.
200061ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Supporting the inclusion of Mifflin Square Park and the 7th Street Corridor in the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Creative Communities Pilot Initiative, as proposed by the Southeast Asian Mutual Assistance Associations Coalition.
200060ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Woodland String Band?s first trip to march in the Saint Patrick?s Day Parade in Macroom, County Cork, Ireland.
200059ResolutionADOPTED01/23/2020Honoring and recognizing the nationally ranked Blackhawks Athletic Club on the occasion of being named both 2019 Pop Warner Superbowl Champions and 2019 UYFL (United Youth Football League) Champions.
200058ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a limitation of Councilmembers? terms in office to no more than four terms; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200057ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202002/13/2020Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold public hearings to explore rent control in the City of Philadelphia.
200056ResolutionADOPTED01/23/2020Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise and clarify rules pertaining to prohibited activities of City officers and employees, including restrictions on City officials and employees with respect to political activities; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200055ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/202001/23/2020Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled ?Referenda Approved by the Voters,? by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Council of the City of Philadelphia to adopt a system of public financing of campaigns for City elected offices.
200054ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings regarding public banking.
200053ResolutionADOPTED01/23/2020Authorizing the Committee on Finance to conduct hearings regarding the establishment of an independent fiscal office for the City of Philadelphia.
200052ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings regarding the anti-gun violence movement #ManUpPHL.
200074COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/23/2020Transmitting a bill authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 120 and abandonment of a certain right of way reserved for various public utility purposes extending from twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, south of Oxford Street, all under certain terms and conditions
200073COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/23/2020Transmitting a bill authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into one or more agreements with a vendor or vendors for the purchase and servicing of online legal research services, investigative tools, and related goods and services, all under certain terms and conditions.
200072ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the operating budget and providing for a mandatory fifty million dollar ($50,000,000) minimum annual appropriation to the Housing Trust Fund or any such successor financial facility or such successor financial facilities; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200071ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter so that there shall be imposed upon the City of Philadelphia?s Pension and Retirement Systems financial discipline by amending ?Section 3-803? of ?ARTICLE III – EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH – ORGANIZATION,? ?CHAPTER 8 – INDEPENDENT BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS,? to re-balance the membership of the Board of Pensions and Retirement by adding independent experts; and by adding a new ?Section 6-602? to ?ARTICLE VI – EXECUTIVE AND ADMINISTRATIVE BRANCH – POWERS AND DUTIES – Director of Finance, Financial Departments, Boards and Commissi
200070ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/2020Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter so that there shall be established in the Legislative Branch of the City of Philadelphia Government the ?Legislative Budget Office? by the addition of a new ?Section 2-105? to ?ARTICLE II LEGISLATIVE BRANCH – The Council – Its Election, Organization, Powers and Duties,? ?CHAPTER 1 THE COUNCIL;? renumbering current Sections 2-105 and 2-106; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200069ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/23/202001/30/2020Proposing An Amendment To The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter To Provide Accountability To City Council For Real Property Assessment Increases; And Providing For The Submission Of The Proposed Amendment To The Electors Of Philadelphia.
200068ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Approving the reappointment of Andre McCoy to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
200067ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Recognizing January 23, 2020, as ?Maternal Health Awareness Day? in the City of Philadelphia to Remember All the Women Who Died from Complications of Pregnancy or Childbirth.
200066ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/23/2020Recognizing and Honoring Heshimu Jaramogi for a lifetime of service as a print and broadcast journalist, professor, and political consultant.
200065ResolutionADOPTED01/23/202001/30/2020Recognizing and Honoring the Rev. Robert H. Paul and the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 19 for over 15 years of commitment and dedication to the Piney Grove Baptist Church Tutorial Program and their commitment to the surrounding community.
200084BillIN COMMITTEE01/30/2020Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Real Estate Taxes,? by modifying the requirements regarding eligibility based on tax compliance in order to apply for certain tax abatements, all under certain terms and conditions.
200083BillIN COMMITTEE01/30/202006/25/2020Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by enacting a new Chapter 9-1800, entitled “Youth Residential Facility,” to require an Opening Plan to be approved by an officer or department designated by the Mayor prior to the opening or operation of any residential facility housing youth, all to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the youth, under certain terms and conditions.
200082BillIN COMMITTEE01/30/2020Amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Common Procedures and Requirements,? by providing for additional requirements with respect to the granting of variances by the Zoning Board of Adjustment; all under certain terms and conditions.
200081ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/30/2020Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide that City elected officials may become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office, and to provide for a limitation on Councilmembers? and the City Controller?s terms in office; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200080ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202006/25/2020Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter calling on the Police Department to eliminate the practice of unconstitutional stop and frisk; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200078BillIN COMMITTEE01/30/2020Amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?City-County Consolidation,? by amending Section 2-112, entitled ?City Commissioners,? to provide for a limitation on City Commissioners? terms of office; by adding a new Section 2-114, entitled ?Sheriff,? to provide for a limitation on the Sheriff?s terms in office; and providing for submission of such amendments for the approval or disapproval of the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and authorizing the appropriate o
200077BillIN COMMITTEE01/30/2020Providing 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 that City elected officials may become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their City office, and to provide for a limitation on Councilmembers? and the City Controller?s terms in office; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
200076BillENACTED01/30/2020Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter calling on the Police Department to eliminate the practice of unconstitutional stop and frisk, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
200096ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202010/01/2020Initiating action to establish a neighborhood improvement 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, and certain blocks of streets that intersect portions of these streets; designating North Broad Renaissance (the legal name of which is Avenue North Renaissance, Inc.), which has organized itself as a Pennsylvania non-profit corporation, a
200095BillENACTED01/30/202010/22/2020To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, Front Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
200094BillENACTED01/30/2020Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? to revise certain provisions of Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by modifying the /CTR, Center City Overlay District, Society Hill Area to create additional standards concerning height, parking, signs, and special reviews, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200093BillWITHDRAWN01/30/202003/05/2020Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 3rd street and Fairmount avenue; Wildey street and Marlborough street; George street and N. 2nd street; Salmon street and Columbia avenue; Montgomery avenue and Wildey street; Orianna street and George street.
200092BillENACTED01/30/202003/05/2020Authorizing Independence Park Hotel (?Owner?) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions.
200091BillENACTED01/30/202003/05/2020Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 13th street and Kimball street; Juniper street and Catharine street; Carpenter street and S. 6th street; East Passyunk avenue and Kimball street; S. 12th street and Catharine street.
200090BillENACTED01/30/2020Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Energy Conservation,? by amending Section 9-3403, entitled ?Solar Panel Incentives,? amending certain definitions, under certain terms and conditions.
200089BillIN COMMITTEE01/30/2020Amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Water and Sewer,? to revise certain provisions of Section 13-901 to impose restrictions on the termination of service.
200088BillIN COMMITTEE01/30/202003/05/2020Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Finance, Taxes, and Collections,? to revise certain provisions of Section 19-1605 to provide parameters for reducing the accumulated indebtedness of customers who participate in the Income-Based Water Rate Assistance Program.
200087BillENACTED01/30/202012/10/2020Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Sidewalk Sales,? to permit vending in certain areas in the vicinity of 56th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, 57th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, and Vine street between 56th Street and 57th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
200086BillENACTED01/30/202012/10/2020Establishing a no parking regulation in the vicinity of Cemetery and Kingsessing Avenues.
200085BillENACTED01/30/2020Establishing a no parking regulation on Kingsessing Avenue, from Cemetery Avenue to South 62nd Street.
200106ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202002/06/2020Honoring and congratulating Brian A. Hudson, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement following 45 years of loyal and dedicated service to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the citizens of the City of Philadelphia.
200105ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202001/30/2020Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact House Bill 2140, which would protect against construction-related damage to adjoining properties by requiring contractors to purchase surety bonds.
200104ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202001/30/2020Recognizing and honoring the contributions of W.E.B. DuBois to higher education, preserving African American history, and his study of African American life; and further proclaiming the last Monday of February of each year as ?W.E.B. DuBois Day? in the City of Philadelphia.
200103ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/30/202001/30/2020Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to evaluate the efficacy of programs, services, initiatives and other supports that will be needed to support students in completing their community college degrees, and investigate the opportunities to establish and enhance partnerships between the City of Philadelphia and the Community College of Philadelphia to establish career track degree programs that result in employment with the City of Philadelphia.
200102ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202001/30/2020Declaring January 30, 2020 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.
200101ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202001/30/2020Declaring Philadelphia ?the City of Sisterly Love? for 2020 in tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution recognizing women?s suffrage.
200100ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202001/30/2020Recognizing January as ?National Human Trafficking Awareness Month? in Philadelphia.
200099ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202001/30/2020Recognizing, honoring and celebrating the extraordinary career and legacy of Blondell Reynolds Brown, member of Philadelphia City Council from 2000-2020.
200098ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/30/202001/30/2020Authorizing the Committee on Labor & Civil Service to hold hearings regarding the safety and well-being of workers in the Sanitation Division of the Streets Department.
200097ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202002/06/2020Recognizing January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. – Pennsylvania Chapter for their work promoting awareness about cervical cancer.
200116BillENACTED02/06/202011/19/2020Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (?The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code?) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Additional Special Requirements,? to establish requirements for managers of certain buildings pertaining to identification of occupants to better assist responders during emergency situations; all under certain terms and conditions.
200115BillENACTED02/06/2020Amending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Smoking,? to prohibit establishments that are excepted from the indoor smoking prohibition from permitting minors to enter, and to require health informational signs; and amending Section 10-614, entitled ?Electronic Smoking Devices,? to prohibit establishments that are excepted from the indoor e-cigarette use prohibition from permitting minors to enter, and to require health informational signs; all under certain terms and conditions.
200114COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/30/2020Transmitting a resolution 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 a Department of Fleet Services, to provide for the powers and duties of such Department, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Department into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
200113COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE01/30/202001/30/2020Transmitting a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Fleet Services, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to motor vehicles to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of he Department; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200112ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202001/30/2020Recognizing and honoring the 2019 Winners of PHL LIVE Center Stage.
200111ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202002/06/2020Celebrating the lives of Philadelphia area native and basketball phenom, Kobe Bryant, and that of his daughter Gianna Bryant, upon their tragic passing and honoring a distinguished legacy of athletic excellence and off-court leadership.
200110ResolutionADOPTED01/30/202001/30/2020Supporting the National League of Cities? Leading Together Cities Agenda for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.
200109ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/30/202001/30/2020Authorizing City Council?s Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding comprehensive qualitative and quantitative efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the City of Philadelphia.
200108ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/30/202001/30/2020Authorizing the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs to hold hearings to examine current and best practices on secondary transition services for Philadelphia public school students.
200107ResolutionIN COMMITTEE01/30/202001/30/2020Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to conduct hearings to consider how programs and policies of the Philadelphia Water Department and the Philadelphia Department keep cost-burdened families safe and healthy in their homes.
200128ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202002/06/2020Recognizing South Philadelphia rap group Young Flames for the positive themes in their music, including the anti-violence song ?Guns Down?.
200127ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/06/202002/13/2020Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings to examine issues relating to missing and exploited children and youth in Philadelphia.
200126ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202002/06/2020Also naming East Venango Street, between Edgemont and Salmon Streets, as ?Monsignor Joe?s Path?.
200125ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202002/06/2020Recognizing February 2019 as ?American Heart Month? and recognizing the American Heart Association for their work on educating Philadelphians about the risks of heart disease.
200124ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202002/06/2020Declaring February 3-7, 2020 as ?National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action? in the City of Philadelphia.
200123ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202002/06/2020Declaring February 3-7, 2020 as ?National School Counseling Week? in the City of Philadelphia; recognizing the critical role that school counselors play in meeting students? academic, social/emotional, and postsecondary planning needs.
200122ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202002/13/2020Honoring Mabel ?Chi? Chan and her lasting legacy and contributions to the Philadelphia community.
200121ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202003/05/2020Also naming the 1600 to 1700 block of West Jefferson Street, as ?Dr. Oscar J. Cooper Way? to honor the life of Oscar James Cooper and his contributions to Omega Psi Phi Fraternity and the medical community in the City of Philadelphia.
200120BillENACTED02/06/2020Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 185 and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes in the area lying east of Pelham Road and southeast of Hortter Street and the plotting upon the said City Plan of a new right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes in an alternate location within the same area and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way being plotted, under certain terms and conditions.
200119BillIN COMMITTEE02/06/202002/27/2020Amending Section 9-633 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices and Unapproved Nicotine Delivery Products,? to modify provisions concerning enforcement and penalties for noncompliance, and make certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200117BillENACTED02/06/202006/25/2020Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2021 through 2025, as amended.
200137ResolutionADOPTED02/06/2020Recognizing the historical significance of Chinatown and honoring the vital contributions of Chinese-Americans on the 150th Anniversary of Chinatown in Philadelphia.
200136ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/06/202012/03/2020Authorizing Council?s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings on the state of Philadelphia?s fashion and design industry.
200135ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202012/03/2020Appointing Jonathan Dubrow to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
200134ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202012/03/2020Appointing Kathryn Bittner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
200133ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202012/03/2020Appointing Valerie Lyons to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
200132ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202002/06/2020Appointing Gosia Primavera to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
200131ResolutionADOPTED02/06/202002/06/2020Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia’s future Black History in its young people and in particular: Mikayla Newkirk, Ramier Jones and Aviannah Mitchell as living examples of the future?s promise in the Philadelphia area, as part of the commemoration of Black History Month.
200130ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/06/202002/06/2020Authorizing City Council?s Committee on Children & Youth to hold hearings regarding out of school time programs and funding to improve the safety and contribute to positive life outcomes for Philadelphia?s young people.
200129ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/06/202002/06/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold public hearings on the enforcement of, and the expansion of protections for renters provided by, Philadelphia?s good cause residential eviction law.
200147BillENACTED02/13/202006/25/2020Amending Subcode F of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?The Philadelphia Fire Code,? to establish limitations on the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid, under certain terms and conditions.
200146BillENACTED02/13/202006/25/2020Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 190450) approved July 17, 2019, entitled ?An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street in order to conform more closely with existing conditions, under certain terms and conditions,? by revising the terms and conditions stated therein and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200145BillENACTED02/13/202010/01/2020Authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions.
200144BillENACTED02/13/2020To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of land located within an area bounded by Oxford Street, 19th Street, Poplar Street and 27th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
200143COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/06/2020Transmitting a bill approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2020 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Year 2021 through 2025, as amended. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
200142COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/06/2020Transmitting a resolution approving Deborah Mahler to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
200141COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/06/2020Transmitting a resolution approving Gosia Primavera to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
200140COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/06/2020Transmitting a resolution approving Valerie Lyons to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
200139COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/06/2020Transmitting a resolution approving Johnathan Dubrow to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
200138COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/06/202002/06/2020Transmitting a resolution approving Kathryn Bittner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
200159BillENACTED02/20/202010/29/2020Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Landlord and Tenant,? to clarify and amend applicable procedures pertaining to the Fair Housing Commission, and to provide for the adoption of regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.
200158BillENACTED02/20/2020Authorizing Alterra Properties (?Owner?) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp and steps at 1401-15 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions.
200157COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/13/202002/20/2020Transmitting a bill amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 190450) approved July 17, 2019, entitled ?An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a potion of City Plan No. 15-S by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street in order to conform more closely with existing conditions under certain terms and conditions by revising the terms and conditions stated therein and making ertain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
200156COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/13/2020Transmitting a bill authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions, accompanied by an explanatory letter from the Streets Commissioner.
200155COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/13/2020Transmitting a bill amending Subcode F of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?The Philadelphia Fire Code,? to establish limitations on the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid, under certain terms and conditions.
200154ResolutionADOPTED02/13/202002/13/2020Approving the agreement of sale of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the South Delaware Redevelopment Area, identified by house number and street address as 10 Wolf street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the agreement of sale with W/W 2400 Weccacoe Owner VIII, L.L.C. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the agreement of sale.
200153ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/13/202002/13/2020A resolution calling for the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to help the city adequately prepare for, avoid, and, if needed, mitigate the effect of emergency room and hospital closures as research has shown disparate impacts on patients that are low income and/or from communities of color in addition to the loss of jobs.
200152ResolutionADOPTED02/13/202005/01/2020Recognizing and honoring Deborah Greasham, Malik Jones, and Corporal Cheryl Walker as examples of the countless unsung helping hands which lift our African American future up by mentoring and guiding our next generation of African American leaders.
200151ResolutionADOPTED02/13/202002/13/2020Approving the appointment of Deborah Mahler to the Board of the Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority.
200150ResolutionADOPTED02/13/202002/13/2020Recognizing the 48th Anniversary of Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 and its impact on the growth of women who participated in college sports from 29,972 in 1972 to over 221,000 in 2019.
200149ResolutionADOPTED02/13/202006/25/2020Recognizing and honoring Julie Coker for her dedication to the PHLCVB and Philadelphia and wishing her luck on her future endeavors.
200148BillENACTED02/13/202006/25/2020Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 359 by relocating the southwesterly houseline of Byberry Road approximately two feet southwestwardly between a point approximately four-hundred one feet northwest of The Roosevelt Boulevard to a point approximately five-hundred fifty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, thereby widening said Byberry Road between such points, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City of the bed of the widened portion of Byberry Road being placed on the City Plan.
200167ResolutionADOPTED02/20/202002/20/2020Recognizing and honoring Phoebe A. Haddon for her appointment as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.
200166ResolutionADOPTED02/20/202002/20/2020Honoring and recognizing the winningest coach in Philadelphia basketball history, William ?Speedy? Morris, on the occasion of his retirement.
200165ResolutionADOPTED02/20/202002/20/2020Recognizing February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
200164ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/20/202010/29/2020Authorizing the Committee on the Environment and the Committee on Transportation and Public Utilities to hold hearings to examine the impact of the sale of the Philadelphia Energy Solutions.
200163BillENACTED02/20/202012/03/2020Establishing no truck parking regulations on Belfield Avenue between North 20th Street and Wister Street, and Ogontz Avenue between West Somerville Avenue and Lindley Avenue.
200162-ABillENACTED02/20/202010/01/2020Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Designation of Bicycle Lanes,? to authorize a buffered bicycle lane on Spruce Street, from 2nd Street to 22nd Street and on Pine Street, from Front Street to 18th Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
200161BillENACTED02/20/202010/01/2020To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Main Street, Ridge Avenue, Wissahickon Creek, the Schuylkill River, and Osborn Street (extended).
200160BillENACTED02/20/202010/29/2020Amending Section 14-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Definitions,? by adding a definition for ?Site Clearing,? further amending Section 14-704, entitled ?Open Space and Natural Resources,? by making technical changes to regulations regarding development on steep slopes, and amending Title 4 Subcode ?A? of the Philadelphia Building Code, all under certain terms and conditions.
200176ResolutionADOPTED02/20/202002/20/2020Authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force.
200175ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/20/202002/27/2020Authorizing City Council?s Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings regarding the Music Industry Task Force report and recommendations.
200174ResolutionADOPTED02/20/202002/20/2020Also naming East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street, as ?Avenue of The Roots?.
200173ResolutionADOPTED02/20/202002/20/2020Recognizing the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and welcoming the 50th Annual PAL Day at City Hall.
200172ResolutionADOPTED02/20/202002/20/2020Recognizing and honoring Harold T. Epps on the occasion of his departure as Director of Commerce for the City of Philadelphia, for his decades of service to greater Philadelphia?s business community.
200171ResolutionADOPTED02/20/202002/20/2020Declaring March 1-7, 2020 as Women in Construction Week in the City of Philadelphia.
200170ResolutionADOPTED02/20/202002/20/2020Recognizing and honoring Chris Kirchner on the occasion of her retirement as Executive Director at the Philadelphia Children?s Alliance.
200169ResolutionADOPTED02/20/202002/20/2020Recognizing Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia for 30 years of service to victims of violent crime in South Philadelphia.
200168ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/20/202002/20/2020Authorizing Council?s Committee on Public Safety and Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine the problem of gun violence occurring near Philadelphia schools, and to consider enhancing and establishing video surveillance cameras near schools as School Safe Corridor zones for students, school personnel and residents.
200187BillENACTED02/27/202010/29/2020Establishing a no parking regulation on the east side of North 31st Street, between Jefferson Street and West Thompson Street.
200186BillENACTED02/27/202010/29/2020Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Designation of Bicycle Lanes,? to authorize bicycle lanes in the Third Council District in the vicinity of South 49th Street, from Paschall Avenue to Grays Avenue; Grays Avenue, from 49th Street to Lindbergh Boulevard; and Lindbergh Boulevard, from Grays Avenue to Elmwood Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
200185BillENACTED02/27/2020Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Designation of Bicycle Lanes,? to authorize bicycle lanes in the vicinity of Passyunk Avenue, from 61st Street to Essington Avenue and Essington Avenue, from Passyunk Avenue to Bartram Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
200184BillIN COMMITTEE02/27/202006/25/2020Authorizing Stephen Garafolo (?Owner?) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 3000 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions.
200183BillENACTED02/27/202011/19/2020Approving the ninth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Washington avenue, S. Twenty-fifth street, Reed street, the rear property lines of the 1400 and 1500 blocks of S. Taylor street, Tasker street, S. 25th street, Moore street and S. Broad street, including the ninth amendment to the urban renewal plan, which provides, inter alia, for changes that would make it consistent with the Point Breeze Redevelopment Area Plan and generally consistent with the most recent Comprehensive Plan approved by the City Planning C
200182BillENACTED02/27/2020Amending 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 52nd and Lancaster Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
200181BillIN COMMITTEE02/27/2020Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a preference in civil service examinations for the children and grandchildren of members of the United States armed forces who were killed or who died in the line of duty, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
200180BillIN COMMITTEE02/27/202010/29/2020Amending Chapter 20-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Civil Service Preferences,? to provide for a civil service preference for the children and grandchildren of members of the armed forces of the United States who were killed or who died in the line of duty, under certain terms and conditions.
200179BillENACTED02/27/2020Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Farmers? Markets,? by adding a permissible location on Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
200178BillHELD IN COMMITTEE02/27/2020Establishing a no truck parking regulation on the 800 block of E. Godfrey Avenue, both sides.
200177COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/20/202002/27/2020Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code entitled ?Landlord and Tenant,? to clarify and amend applicable procedures pertaining to the Fair housing Commission, and to provide for the adoption of regulations; all under certain terms and conditions.
200197COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/27/2020TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 200004 Bill No. 200009 (Not recommended for approval.) Bill No. 200013 Bill No. 200019 ( (Not recommended for approval.) Bill No. 200082 (45 days requested.) Bill No. 200092 Bill No. 200094 (45 days requested.) Bill No. 200095 (45 days requested.) Bill No. 200120 Respectfully submitted JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
200196COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/27/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200008 and Bill No. 200015, which were passed by Council on February 13,, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on February 26, 2020..
200195ResolutionADOPTED02/27/202002/27/2020Condemning the lack of transparency and community participation in the implementation of supervised heroin injection sites and urging the Mayor and Safehouse to stop further development of supervised injection sites so that the impacted residents, businesses and institutions can be informed and heard.
200194ResolutionADOPTED02/27/202002/27/2020Honoring and Celebrating the Life of James ?Pointman? Abram for his selfless dedication to his Country, his fellow Veterans, his community, and his loving family.
200193ResolutionADOPTED02/27/202002/27/2020Honoring Barry Bessler, on the occasion of his retirement as Director of Policy and Compliance for the Department of Philadelphia Parks and Recreation and recognizing his 40 years of service to the City of Philadelphia.
200192ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/27/202002/27/2020Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to conduct hearings regarding the City?s investment in expanding developmentally appropriate, trauma-informed, and evidence-based programming for youth experiencing violence and gun violence in their communities.
200191ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/27/2020Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings on the impact of sonic devices on young people on public property.
200190ResolutionIN COMMITTEE02/27/2020Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a preference in civil service examinations for the children and grandchildren of members of the armed forces of the United States who were killed or who died in the line of duty; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200189BillIN COUNCIL - SUSPENSION CALENDAR02/27/202009/10/2020Amending Chapter 6-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Nuisance Health Establishments,? by adding a definition for Supervised Injection Sites, creating a presumption that they are Nuisance Health Establishments and establishing criteria to obtain the support of the community by requiring a hearing before City Council.
200188BillENACTED02/27/202010/29/2020Authorizing 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 or parcels of land located in the vicinity of Calera Road between Red Lion Road and Chalfont Drive, commonly known as the Liberty Bell Youth Organization Recreation Center.
200198COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/27/2020Transmitting a bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Designation of Bicycle Lanes,? to authorize bicycle lanes in the Third Council District in the vicinity of South 49th Street, from Paschall Avenue to Grays Avenue; Grays Avenue, from 49th Street to Lindbergh Boulevard; and Lindbergh Boulevard, from Grays Avenue to Elmwood Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
200209BillENACTED03/05/202006/25/2020Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Green street and N. 11th street; N. 13th street and Mount Vernon street; Allen street and Germantown avenue; Wallace street and N. 12th street; Lawrence street and Poplar street; Brandywine street and N. 10th street; Berks street and Girard avenue.
200208BillENACTED03/05/2020Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Victim Advocate, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
200207BillIN COMMITTEE03/05/2020Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the General 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.
200206BillIN COMMITTEE03/05/2020Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Wage and Net Profits Tax,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200205BillIN COMMITTEE03/05/2020Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Business Income and Receipts Taxes,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200204BillIN COMMITTEE03/05/2020Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
200203BillIN COMMITTEE03/05/2020To adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.
200202BillIN COMMITTEE03/05/2020To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026 inclusive.
200201COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/27/2020Transmitting a bill Approving the ninth amendment of the redevelopment proposal for the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, being the area generally bounded by Washington avenue, S. Twenty-fifth street, Reed street, the rear property lines of the 1400 and 1500 blocks of S. Taylor street, Tasker street, S. 25th street, Moore street and S. Broad street, including the ninth amendment to the urban renewal plan, which provides, inter alia, for changes that would make it consistent with the Point Breeze Redevelopment Area Plan and generally consistent with the most recent Comprehensive Plan approved by
200200COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/27/2020Transmitting a bill 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 or parcels of land located in the vicinity of Calera Road between Red Lion Drive and Chalfront Drive, commonly known as the Liberty Bell Youth Organization Recreation Center, and as more fully described in Exhibit A, for nominal consideration.
200199COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE02/27/2020Transmitting a bill amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Designation of Bicycle Lanes,? to authorize bicycle lanes in the vicinity of Passyunk Avenue, from 61st Street to Essington Avenue and Essington Avenue, from Passyunk Avenue to Bartram Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions.
200222ResolutionADOPTED03/05/2020Confirming the reappointment of Angela McIver to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200221ResolutionIN COMMITTEE03/05/202005/01/2020Confirming the reappointment of Dr. Chris McGinley to the Board of Education.
200220ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202005/01/2020Confirming the reappointment of Dr. Maria McColgan to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200219ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202005/01/2020Confirming the reappointment of Mallory Fix-Lopez to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200218ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202005/01/2020Confirming the reappointment of Leticia Egea-Hinton to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200217ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202006/25/2020Confirming the reappointment of Julia Danzy to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200216ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202003/05/2020Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the creation of the Office of the Victim Advocate, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200215ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202003/05/2020Recognizing and Honoring Michael J. Bradley Jr. as the Grand Marshal of the 250th Annual Philadelphia St. Patrick?s Day Parade.
200214ResolutionADOPTED03/05/2020Recognizing the United Negro College Fund and awardees Stephanie Mays Boyd, Dr. Edith P. Mitchell and The Philadelphia Foundation on the Occasion of the UNCF 2020 Mayor?s Masked Ball.
200213ResolutionIN COMMITTEE03/05/202003/05/2020Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2021 through 2025, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2020, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the “Authority”) pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
200212ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202010/29/2020Congratulating and honoring the Pennsylvania Chapter of the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. on the 34th Anniversary of the Madam CJ Walker Awards Luncheon and for the organization?s commitment to the educational, health, public policy, and economic empowerment of African American women throughout the City of Philadelphia.
200211BillENACTED03/05/202010/29/2020Establishing no truck parking regulations on 5800 Musgrave Street.
200210BillENACTED03/05/202010/29/2020Authorizing Walnut Street Theater Corporation (?Owner?) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed building overhang encroachment at 815-23 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions.
200229ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202003/05/2020Honoring the Partners For Civic Pride, Inc. for their diligent efforts on spreading the history and pride of the Philadelphia Civic Flag and marking the 125th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Civic Flag by recognizing March 27, 2020 as Philadelphia Civic Flag Day.
200228ResolutionIN COMMITTEE03/05/202003/12/2020Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the City of Philadelphia?s preparedness for the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and its plans to respond to an outbreak.
200227ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202003/12/2020Calling Upon the Trump Administration to uphold the Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Workers.
200226ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202005/01/2020Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Eighteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia with addresses on the 1600 block of North Bodine Street, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with the terms o
200225ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202005/01/2020Confirming the appointment of Ameen Akbar to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200224ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202005/01/2020Confirming the reappointment of Lee Huang to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200223ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202005/01/2020Confirming the reappointment of Joyce Wilkerson to the Board of Education.
200240COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. Maria McColgan to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200239COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Lee Huang to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200238COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Mallory Fix-Lopez to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200237COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Leticia Egea-Hinton to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200236COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Julia Danzy to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200235COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the appointment of Ameen Akbar to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200234COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situated in the Eighteenth Ward of the City of Philadelphia with addresses on the 1600 block of North Bodine Street, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in
200233COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1421 Letterly Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-1700 and Chapter 16-404 of The Philadelphia Code.
200232COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/202003/05/2020March 3, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA; Pursuant to Section 12-207 of the Home Rule Charter, I am transmitting to the Council the following appointees to the Board of Education. Ameen Akbar (replacing Wayne Walker) Julia Danzy (reappointment) Leticia Egea-Hinton (reappointment) Mallory Fix-Lopez (reappointment) Lee Huang (reappointment .Dr. Maria McColgan (reappointment) Dr. Christopher McGinley (reappointment) Dr. Angela McIver (reappointment) Joyce Wilkerson (reappointment) I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of these appointees. R
200231ResolutionIN COMMITTEE03/05/202003/05/2020Authorizing the City Council Committee on Finance to hold public hearings on the Department of Revenue?s policies, practices and procedures for the collection of taxes, fines, fees and other charges the Department is responsible for collecting.
200230ResolutionADOPTED03/05/202003/05/2020Honoring and recognizing Kris Soffa, Carlene Neal, Majeeda A. Rashid, Debbie Fortune, Sharon Wittaker, and Joyce Drayton on their legacies of leadership and achievement in promoting toxic free environments, community development services, leadership in state government, and music education in the City of Philadelphia.
200254BillENACTED03/12/202010/29/2020Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Milnor Street, from Bleigh Avenue to New State Road.
200252BillENACTED03/12/2020Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,? to clarify that unlawful discrimination includes discrimination based on characteristics, such as hair texture and hairstyles; all under certain terms and conditions.
200251COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Thank you, Council President Clarke and members of City Council for inviting me to speak today. It?s always great to be back in this chamber. It?s hard to believe that this is already my fifth budget address as mayor. I often think of the popular saying about parenthood that many of you have probably heard.? ?The days are long, but the years are short.? That pretty much sums up how it feels to be mayor. Days definitely feel long, but the years fly by?. and I know that this term will go as quickly as the first. I share this sentiment as a bit of advice for our new Councilmembers — Kendra Br
200250COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a bill to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026 inclusive.
200249COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a bill to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.
200248COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a bill adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
200247COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Wage and Net Profits Tax,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200246COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Business Income and Receipts Taxes,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200245COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a bill authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, department, 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.
200244COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia. of a Revised Five Year Financial for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2021 through 2025, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2020, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the ?Authority?) pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
200243COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Joyce Wilkerson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200242COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Angela McIver to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200241COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/05/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Dr. Chris McGinley to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
200260BillENACTED03/12/202010/29/2020Amending Title 4, Subcode ?A? of the Philadelphia Building Code, to revise certain provisions of Chapter 3, Permits, and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-300, entitled ?Administration and Procedures,? by amending the terms and conditions of Administrative Review; all under certain terms and conditions.
200259BillENACTED03/12/202004/02/2020Authorizing the construction, installation, ownership, use and maintenance of an open-air sidewalk caf? at 901-25 North Delaware Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.
200258BillENACTED03/12/202012/10/2020Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance – Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director and to the General Fund, to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
200257BillENACTED03/12/2020Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of Manton Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
200256BillIN COMMITTEE03/12/2020Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 299 by striking from the City Plan Parker Avenue from a point approximately three-hundred forty-two feet southwest of Matthias Street to its terminus approximately fifty-eight feet further southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.
200255BillIN COMMITTEE03/12/202011/19/2020Authorizing the paving of Parker Avenue from a point approximately one-hundred fifty-six feet southwest of Matthias Street to a point approximately one-hundred eighty-six feet further southwestwardly therefrom, under certain terms and conditions.
200271ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202005/01/2020Appointing Jack Soloff to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
200270ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202003/12/2020Calling on the City of Philadelphia to develop an action plan and guidance to support and protect service and health care workers from the potentially devastating impacts of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
200269ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202003/12/2020Authorizing the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special needs to hold public hearings regarding the parental rights of parents with disabilities.
200268ResolutionADOPTED03/12/2020Recognizing Bringing Hope Home for providing years of emotional and financial support to local families with cancer.
200267ResolutionWITHDRAWN FROM CALENDAR03/12/202003/12/2020Calling on the Philadelphia Police Department, as well as state and federal law enforcement officials, to establish clear boundaries and issue transparent policies regarding the use of facial recognition technology to ensure that this technology does not lead to racial biases in policing practices and outcomes or infringe on individuals? civil liberties.
200266ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202003/12/2020Recognizing and honoring the Defender Association of Philadelphia for their tireless pursuit of justice for our indigent population and designating the day of March 18, 2020 as ?Public Defense Day? in the City of Philadelphia.
200265ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202003/12/2020Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to investigate the Police Board of Inquiry?s disciplinary process within the Philadelphia Police Department.
200264ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202005/01/2020Recognizing and honoring the United Age Group Track Coaches Association (UAGTCA) for over 40 years of dedication to the development of young athletes through the sport of track and field.
200263ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202006/25/2020Calling on the Philadelphia Sheriff?s Office, the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania, and area utility companies to explore temporary moratoriums on evictions, residential foreclosures, tax liens on residential properties, and utility shut-offs in response to the COVID-19 health emergency.
200262ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202006/25/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1421 Letterly Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 and Chapter 16-404 of The Philadelphia Code.
200261ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202010/01/2020Encouraging the National Committee of the Young Democrats of America to hold their 2021 Biennial Convention in the City of Philadelphia.
200283COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/12/2020Transmitting a bill Amending Section 20-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Salaries of Specified Officers,? to establish salaries based on an Annual Compensation Plan, under certain terms and conditions.
200282COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/12/2020Transmitting a bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance – Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director and to the General Fund, to certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
200281COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/12/2020Transmitting a Resolution reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
200280COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/12/2020Transmitting a Resolution appointing Jack Soloff to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
200279COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/12/2020March 12, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 200019, which was passed by Council at its session on March 5, 2020. This bill was reviewed by the Philadelphia City Planning Commission (?PCPC?), whose recommendation was not for approval. Upon its review, the PCPC determined that the bill creates different standards for base zoning districts exclusive to one councilmanic district and is therefore contrary to the goal of the Zoning Code Commission to have a uniform zoning code for all of Philadelp
200278COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/12/2020March 12, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 200016, which was passed by Council at its session on February 27, 2020. This Bill expands an existing tax credit for the Wage Tax. The bill is not receiving my signature for the same reason I did not sign Bill No. 190746 during the last term. While I agree with the goal of reducing the tax burden on low-income residents, and ensuring those same Philadelphians have more money in their pocket, this legislation doubles down on a tax credit that is di
200277COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/12/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200004, 200013, 200020, 200021, 200023, 200024, 200087, 200090, 200091, 200092, and 200120, which were passed by Council on March 5, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on March 11, 2020.
200276COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/12/202005/01/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200117, which was passed by Council on February 27, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on March 11, 2020.
200275ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202003/12/2020Urging the School District of Philadelphia and the State Board of Education to temporarily suspend the requirement to provide a doctor?s note after 3 days of absence during the coronavirus outbreak.
200274ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202003/12/2020Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating the Academy of Vocal Arts on the occasion of its 85th Anniversary: 1934-2020.
200273ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202012/03/2020Recognizing and honoring the 80th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra.
200272ResolutionADOPTED03/12/202012/03/2020Reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.
200289BillHELD IN COMMITTEE05/01/202006/25/2020Amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?School Tax Authorization,? by revising certain tax rates, all under certain terms and conditions.
200288BillENACTED05/01/2020Amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Parking Tax,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200287BillENACTED05/01/202006/25/2020Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
200286BillENACTED05/01/202006/25/2020To adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.
200285BillENACTED05/01/2020To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026 inclusive.
200284COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE03/26/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200010, which was passed by Council on March 12, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on March 16, 2020.
200301BillHELD IN COMMITTEE05/01/202009/10/2020Amending various sections of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for temporary rent stabilization, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200300BillENACTED05/01/202006/18/2020Approving the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026.
200299BillENACTED05/01/2020Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.
200298BillENACTED05/01/202006/18/2020Authorizing 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; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such consent.
200297BillENACTED05/01/202006/18/2020Constituting the Twenty-Third Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more Series of tax-exempt or taxable Water and Wastewater Refunding Revenue Bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the
200296-ABillENACTED05/01/202006/25/2020Constituting the Fifteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the ?1998 General Ordinance?); authorizing the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the ?City?) to sell, either at public or private sale, one or more series of Gas Works Revenue Bonds and Gas Works Revenue Bonds to refund such Bonds (the ?Bonds?); to pay the costs of certain capital projects and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit enhancement for any Series of the Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Gas Works Revenues and the payment of in
200295BillENACTED05/01/202006/18/2020Amending various sections of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for temporary eviction relief, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200294BillENACTED05/01/202006/25/2020Amending various sections of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for an eviction diversion program, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200293BillENACTED05/01/202006/18/2020Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,? by making revisions, including but not limited to, the exception for emergency contracting; all under certain terms and conditions.
200292BillENACTED05/01/202006/18/2020Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Real Estate Taxes,? to eliminate the discount for early payment of real estate taxes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200291BillENACTED05/01/202006/25/2020Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Wage and Net Profits Tax,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200290BillENACTED05/01/202006/25/2020Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Business Income and Receipts Taxes,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200313ResolutionADOPTED05/01/2020Urging the City Health Commissioner to issue an emergency order, under the authority vested in Section 6-205 and Section 8-407 of The Philadelphia Code, requiring hospitals and other healthcare institutions to provide an adequate supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to employees during the duration of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
200312ResolutionADOPTED05/01/2020Urging the President, Senate, and House of Representatives to amend the CARES Act to provide that U.S citizens with immigrant spouses who file joint taxes are eligible to receive economic stimulus payments for both adults and any dependent children, even if the immigrant spouse does not have a Social Security number.
200311ResolutionADOPTED05/01/202005/21/2020Supporting Pennsylvania Attorney General Josh Shapiro in his call to all landlords in the Commonwealth and Philadelphia to provide aid to their tenants during the Covid-19 crisis and throughout its aftermath.
200310ResolutionADOPTED05/01/202005/21/2020Authorizing the Committees on People with Disabilities & Special Needs and on Public Health & Human Services to hold joint hearings regarding the racial and ableist disparities of coronavirus infections and impacts in Philadelphia.
200309ResolutionADOPTED05/01/202005/21/2020Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings evaluating lessons learned from the City?s COVID-19 pandemic response.
200308ResolutionADOPTED05/01/202005/01/2020Calling on the United States Congress and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to take immediate action to provide municipalities a comprehensive relief package to stabilize the local rental housing market and support property owners.
200307ResolutionIN COMMITTEE05/01/202005/01/2020Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2021 through 2025, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2020, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.
200306BillENACTED05/01/202005/21/2020Amending Chapter 9-4100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces,? by adding new definitions and requirements to ensure that certain health care employees are compensated for lost wages and medical expenses in the event they contract a communicable disease at work during a pandemic or epidemic event, all under certain terms and conditions.
200305BillENACTED05/01/2020Amending various sections of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for payment agreements for tenants with a certified financial hardship related to COVID-19, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200304BillENACTED05/01/202006/25/2020Amending various sections of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the Coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for relief to tenants who have been illegally locked out of their residences and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200303BillENACTED05/01/202006/18/2020Amending Chapter 9-4100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces,? to establish leave time for public health emergencies, modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200302BillENACTED05/01/202006/18/2020Amending various sections of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for the temporary waiver of certain fees, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200319COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021 – 2026 inclusive.
200318COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill 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; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding the election for obtaining such co
200317COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill constituting the Fifteenth Supplemental Ordinance to the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the ?1998 General Ordinance?); authorizing the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the ?City?) to sell, either at public or private sale, one or more series of Gas Works Revenue Bonds and Gas Works Revenue Bonds to refund such Bonds (the ?Bonds?); to pay the costs of certain capital projects and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit enhancement for any Series of the Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants relating to Gas Works Revenues a
200316COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill constituting the Twenty-Third Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more Series of tax-exempt or taxable Water and Wastewater Refunding Revenue Bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenu
200315COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions.
200314COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200258, which was passed by Council on April 2, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on April 2, 2020.
200330BillENACTED05/21/202006/25/2020Authorizing 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 a
200329-ABillENACTED05/21/202006/25/2020Approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $40,410,779 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, all under certain terms and conditions.
200328BillENACTED05/21/202006/25/2020Amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new Chapter, entitled ?Employee Protections in Connection with COVID-19 Emergency Health Order,? to provide workplace protections in emergency health orders and regulations, provide protections for employees against retaliatory actions both for the disclosure of information related to employer non-compliance with such orders and for refusal to work under unsafe conditions caused by non-compliance with such orders, all under certain terms and conditions.
200327COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/202006/25/2020Transmitting a resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2021 through 2025, and incorporating proposed changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2020, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority
200326COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/202006/25/2020Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Real Estate Taxes,? to eliminate the discount for early payment of real estate taxes, all under certain terms and conditions.
200325COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Wage and Net Profits Tax,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200324COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Business Income and Receipts Taxes,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200323COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?School Tax Authorization,? by revising certain tax rates, all under certain terms and conditions.
200322COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 19-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Parking Tax,? by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
200321COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2021.
200320COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/01/2020Transmitting a bill to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.
200342COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/21/2020Transmitting 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
200341COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/21/202005/21/2020Transmitting a resolution approving the Director of Finance?s Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Withdrawal Certification for purposes of allowing utilization of $34,276,000 in the Reserve Fund for General Fund purposes in connection with the FY2021 Operating Budget.
200340ResolutionADOPTED05/21/202005/21/2020Calling on the Kenney Administration to delay the elimination of the Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, including its workforce, and the Philadelphia Cultural Fund, the principal supporters for the City’s $3.4 billion creative arts industry, generating annual tax revenue of $157 Million, until Council completes the City’s fiscal year 2021 Budget and Recovery Plan for the COVID-19 pandemic.
200339ResolutionADOPTED05/21/202005/21/2020Authorizing the Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings on plans, procedures, and global best practices for restarting the economy in the wake of the novel coronavirus pandemic.
200338ResolutionADOPTED05/21/202006/04/2020Authorizing City Council?s Committee on Public Health & Human Services to hold hearings regarding the disproportionate numbers of seniors in congregate care settings who have passed away as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
200337ResolutionADOPTED05/21/202005/21/2020Calling on the Mayor of Philadelphia to formally appoint a provisional Chief Recovery Officer position in the Department of Finance responsible for the management and administration of all federal and state grants, or otherwise categorized COVID-19 financial recovery dollars, to the City of Philadelphia until the Mayor and City Council do so jointly determine that the position shall be dissolved.
200336ResolutionADOPTED05/21/202005/21/2020Authorizing the Committees on Finance and on Commerce & Economic Development to hold joint hearings regarding Philadelphia?s safe, equitable, and robust economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.
200335ResolutionADOPTED05/21/202005/21/2020Recognizing and honoring the Share Food Program, for providing emergency food relief to the vulnerable populations of Philadelphia over the past 34 years, and for further increasing their efforts to bring nutritious food to our communities during the COVID-19 pandemic.
200334ResolutionADOPTED05/21/202005/21/2020Resolution authorizing the joint City Council Committees on Public Safety and Commerce and Economic Development to hold public hearings on the safe re-opening of small businesses along commercial corridors, particularly restaurants that were affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
200333ResolutionADOPTED05/21/202006/04/2020Recognizing May 17 to May 23, 2020 as National Emergency Medical Services Week in the City of Philadelphia, and further honoring the Philadelphia Paramedics on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic.
200332ResolutionADOPTED05/21/202006/25/2020Condemning any and all racist and xenophobic rhetoric against Asian and Asian American communities amid the rise of COVID-19, and expressing appreciation for the resilience, support, and contributions of the City of Philadelphia?s Asian American and Chinese American communities.
200331ResolutionADOPTED05/21/202006/18/2020Approving the Director of Finance?s Budget Stabilization Reserve Fund Withdrawal Certification for purposes of allowing utilization of $34,276,000 in the Reserve Fund for General Fund purposes in connection with the FY2021 Operating Budget.
200349BillENACTED06/04/202006/25/2020Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled ?Overlay Zoning Districts,? by creating the ?/AME, American Street Overlay District,? all under certain terms and conditions.
200347BillENACTED06/04/202006/25/2020Amending 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, for the purpose of facilitating economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, all under certain terms and conditions.
200346BillENACTED06/04/202009/10/2020To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 56th Street, Arch Street, Conestoga Street, and Market Street.
200345BillENACTED06/04/202006/25/2020Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and in the bed of the former Kensington & Tacony Railroad, under certain terms and conditions.
200344BillENACTED06/04/2020Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code to create a new Chapter 9-5000, entitled ?Food Delivery Services,? to regulate third-party food delivery services, require certain disclosures to consumers, and provide for a limitation on certain fees charged to consumers; all under certain terms and conditions.
200343COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE05/21/2020Transmitting an ordinance approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $40,410,779 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, all under certain terms and conditions.
200361COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE06/04/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems, Inc. for the operation, maintenance and expansion of a bicycle sharing system, an essential service during the COVID-19 period, under certain terms and conditions.
200360COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE06/04/2020Transmitting an ordinance amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 180293), entitled ?An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 34-S and 41-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Packer Avenue from Christopher Columbus Boulevard to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes, water main purposes, and public utility purposes within the lines of Packer Avenue being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said r
200359COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE06/04/202006/04/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an Amendment to a Joint-Use Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pursuant to which certain parcels of real estate constituting the I-95 right-of-way, located beneath the elevated highway between the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Walt Whitman Bridge, are leased to the City of Philadelphia by the Commonwealth, subleased by the Interstate Land Management Corporation; all under certain terms and conditions.
200358ResolutionADOPTED06/04/202006/04/2020Recognizing May 2020 as Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in Philadelphia to commemorate the proud heritage of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders and their vital contributions that continue to enhance the City?s culture, economy, and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.
200357ResolutionADOPTED06/04/202006/11/2020Authorizing City Council?s Committees on Public Health and Human Services and Commerce and Economic Development to consider the City of Philadelphia?s revenue collection and regulatory policies for businesses and property owners to support economic recovery from the COVID-19 crisis.
200356ResolutionADOPTED06/04/202006/25/2020Encouraging the City of Philadelphia to support local business and shorten the supply chain by locally sourcing COVID-19 related equipment, supplies, and services from local businesses and suppliers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.
200355BillENACTED06/04/202009/10/2020Amending an Ordinance (Bill No. 180293), entitled ?An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 34-S and 41-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portions of Packer Avenue from Christopher Columbus Boulevard to the Pierhead Line of the Delaware River and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes, water main purposes, and public utility purposes within the lines of Packer Avenue being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain
200354BillENACTED06/04/202011/19/2020Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an Amendment to a Joint-Use Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pursuant to which certain parcels of real estate constituting the I-95 right-of-way, located beneath the elevated highway between the Benjamin Franklin Bridge and the Walt Whitman Bridge, are leased to the City of Philadelphia by the Commonwealth, subleased by the Interstate Land Management Corporation; all under certain terms and conditions.
200353BillENACTED06/04/202006/25/2020Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Local Bidding Preferences,? to amend reporting requirements to require the establishment of local business usage goals and reporting on reaching such goals as a way to assist community businesses recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, all under certain terms and conditions.
200352BillENACTED06/04/202006/25/2020Amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?General Provisions,? to authorize the Streets Department to permit closure of the public right-of-way, including on street parking spaces, for public health, welfare and safety purposes during the COVID-19 public health emergency until December 31, 2020, including expansion of business uses that cannot operate in indoor environment or have limited indoor capacity and/or service due to the Covid-19 emergency, all under certain terms and conditions.
200351BillENACTED06/04/2020Authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk caf? operations, all under certain terms and conditions.
200350BillWITHDRAWN06/04/202010/15/2020Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Norris Street, American Street, Berks Street, and 3rd Street; and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled ?Overlay Zoning Districts,? by creating the ?/BNA, Berks and American Overlay District,? all under certain terms and conditions.
200373BillENACTED06/11/2020Authorizing Gojjo Incorporated (?Owner?) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk caf? at 4536-40 Baltimore Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions.
200372BillIN COMMITTEE06/11/202011/12/2020Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Real Estate Taxes,? by providing for the termination of real estate tax abatements for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain residential, commercial, industrial or other business properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
200371BillIN COMMITTEE06/11/202009/17/2020Amending Chapter 19-1100 of The Philadelphia Code (?Personal Property Taxes?) to impose an annual tax on certain intangible personal property, all under certain terms and conditions.
200370BillENACTED06/11/202012/10/2020Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems, Inc. for the operation, maintenance and expansion of a bicycle sharing system, an essential service during the COVID-19 period, under certain terms and conditions.
200369BillENACTED06/11/202009/10/2020Authorizing City Officials to file Articles of Incorporation to establish a Non-Profit Corporation that shall be called The Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund for the purpose of reducing poverty in Philadelphia.
200368-ABillENACTED06/11/202009/17/2020Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,? by adding a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled ?Prohibited Physical Contact by Peace Officers,? to prevent unnecessary death or injury via asphyxiation by prohibiting certain physical contact by peace officers, all under certain terms and conditions.
200367BillENACTED06/11/202006/25/2020Providing 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 relating to the creation of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions.
200366BillENACTED06/11/202006/25/2020Amending Section 19-1303(4) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties,? by modifying the start date of certain changes to tax abatements with respect to new residential construction, all under certain terms and conditions.
200365BillENACTED06/11/202006/25/2020Amending Chapter 9-2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Fire Suppression System Workers,? to provide for additional licensing requirements for fire suppression system workers, all under certain terms and conditions.
200364-ABillENACTED06/11/202006/25/2020Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Contracts and Procurement,? by adding a new Chapter 17-2300, entitled ?Public Hearing Required Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement with City Workers Represented by the Fraternal Order Of Police With Respect To The Workers? Terms And Conditions Of Employment,? by establishing certain definitions; and requiring a public hearing within thirty (30) days prior to the City entering into or amending a labor agreement with City workers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, all under certain terms and conditions.
200363BillENACTED06/11/2020Amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Residence Requirements,? by restoring the requirement that no person shall be appointed as an employee in the civil service, including but not limited to police officers, unless he or she has been a bona fide resident of the City for at least one year prior to appointment.
200362COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE06/04/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and in the bed of the former Kensington & Tacony Railroad, under certain terms and conditions.
200379ResolutionADOPTED06/11/202006/11/2020Calling upon the City of Philadelphia to invest in a Black stimulus package for our neighborhoods, to include $500 million in capital investments for affordable housing and commercial corridors, in addition to operating investments in a Poverty Action Fund for rent subsidy, basic income, benefits access, and job training stipends; and further authorizing the Committee on Appropriations and the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to consider the City?s Black stimulus.
200378ResolutionADOPTED06/11/202006/11/2020Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to examine the community?s priorities on the collective bargaining process for the Philadelphia Police Department.
200377ResolutionADOPTED06/11/2020Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Citizens Police Oversight Commission, and to authorize City Council by ordinance to determine the composition, powers, and duties of the Commission; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
200376ResolutionADOPTED06/11/202010/15/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings examining issues that arose from the primary election mail-in ballot process, and recommendations for necessary procedures to improve voter education and voter processes for the upcoming general election, including potential funding and staffing needs of the Philadelphia City Commissioners Office.
200375BillHELD IN COMMITTEE06/11/202010/29/2020Authorizing the overnight truck parking for the commercial vehicle of Vincent Cappello, owner and operator of Vinny?s Fruit and Produce, located in the right-of-way on the north side of Dickinson Street between 9th and 10th Street, and excepting Mr. Cappello from certain provisions of Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Street Vendors,? and certain provisions of Section 12-901 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited at Certain Places,? all under certain terms and conditions.
200374BillENACTED06/11/2020Renaming and designating Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the “Corporal Jimmy O?Connor Memorial Playground”.
200390BillIN COMMITTEE06/25/202012/10/2020Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Real Estate Taxes,? by providing that if a taxpayer enters into an installment payment agreement authorized by Section 19-1305, the City shall not place a lien on such property unless and until the taxpayer has fallen into material non-compliance with the agreement; and further providing for the removal of any lien that has been placed on such property in connection with an installment payment agreement, all under certain terms and conditions.
200389BillENACTED06/25/202010/29/2020Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue and for which the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and provi
200388BillENACTED06/25/202011/19/2020Authorizing RPG Hamilton, LLC c/o Radnor Property Group, LLC (?Owner?) to construct, own, and maintain both existing and proposed pedestrian-scale street lights at 440 North 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions.
200387BillENACTED06/25/2020Amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new Section, entitled ?Good Parking Jobs for Philadelphia Review Committee,? to provide for the creation of an advisory body to consider the quality of jobs and opportunities for workers in the parking industry and the potential to make adjustments to the Parking Tax, including with respect to the goal of reducing the parking tax to seventeen percent by July 1, 2022, based on a review of working conditions in the parking industry, and to provide reports related thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.
200386COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE06/18/202006/25/2020Transmitting a Resolution ratifying the Mayor?s Declaration of Emergency Related to the COVID-19 health emergency.
200385ResolutionADOPTED06/18/202006/25/2020Calling upon the Congress to enact and fund a national, sustainable water affordability plan similar to the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (?LIHEAP?).
200384ResolutionADOPTED06/18/202006/25/2020Calling upon the Congress to allocate fair and direct federal support to all of America?s communities, regardless of population size.
200383-AResolutionADOPTED06/18/2020Ratifying the Mayor?s Declaration of Emergency Related to the COVID-19 health emergency.
200382BillHELD IN COMMITTEE06/18/2020Amending Chapter 17-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Goals for the Participation of Disadvantaged Owned Business Enterprises in City Contracts,? by adding a new requirement that City Council be notified of certain changes to existing City contracts valued over $1 million to ensure expansions adhere to participation goals and standards, all under certain terms and conditions.
200381BillIN COMMITTEE06/18/2020Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Landlord and Tenant,? requiring landlords to give tenants notice of alternative ways to meet tenant obligations to make security deposits; and by providing for certain landlord and tenant responsibilities related to the payment of rent and security deposits; all under certain terms and conditions.
200380BillHELD IN COMMITTEE06/18/202006/25/2020Amending Chapter 22-800, entitled ?Purchase of Credited Service,? of Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Public Employees Retirement Code,? to allow certain employees to purchase credited service for prior military service without the payment of certain interest for a certain time period, and to make technical amendments; all under certain terms and conditions.
200401ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Authorizing the Committees on Appropriations and Finance to hold hearings to consider an independent analysis of the Business Income and Receipts Tax structure and rates.
200400ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202009/10/2020Honoring and recognizing Erika James as the first woman and person of color to become dean of The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.
200399ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Initiating action to continue the Mayfair Business Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue; and for which Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, serves as the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association; approving a preliminary plan for and report concerning the District; and authorizing and directing the Commi
200398ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Urging the U.S. Congress to appropriate funds to sustain the U.S. Postal Service, and to ensure the Postal Service continues to function as a universal public service.
200397ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to review the City?s response to protests in support of ending systemic racism in policing and of the Black Lives Matter movement, and to provide residents with a forum to share their experiences and make recommendations for safer and non-discriminatory policing.
200396ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Calling on the United States Senate to Adopt the Funding Enhancements to the Federal Medical Assistance Percentages (FMAP) as Provided in the HEROES Act HR 6800.
200395ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Authorizing the Committee on Education to conduct hearings to investigate curriculum realignment opportunities within the School District of Philadelphia to ensure preparedness for Post-COVID-19 career opportunities based upon Philadelphia?s labor market forecast.
200394ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202009/24/2020Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to conduct hearings to investigate the status of children in Philadelphia during and post-COVID-19.
200393ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202010/22/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to enter into a lease with Avenue North Renaissance, as tenant, for certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of the Philadelphia Code.
200392BillENACTED06/25/2020Amending Section 10-403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Prohibited Conduct,? by prohibiting the use of consumer fireworks and providing certain penalties, under certain terms and conditions.
200391BillIN COMMITTEE06/25/2020Amending Chapter 13-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rates,? to provide a discount on water rates and charges for landlord-properties rented to low-income tenants, all under certain terms and conditions.
200409ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to reverse the legalization of the sale of ?consumer fireworks? in the State of Pennsylvania.
200408ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold public hearings on the impact of COVID-19 on homelessness, evictions, and residential foreclosures and the City?s efforts to combat homelessness, evictions, and residential foreclosures.
200407ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Authorizing the City Council of Philadelphia to create a Special Committee on the Future Economy of Philadelphia to develop policy and hold hearings to promote economic competitiveness, expansion, and opportunities for the City and all Philadelphians.
200406ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold quarterly hearings that include monthly reporting requirements, to discuss the fiscal position and overarching social impact goals of the City, including and as related to the Five-Year Plan and the reporting requirements set forth in the Quarterly City Manager?s Report (?QCMR?) and as submitted to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (?PICA?).
200405ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Honoring the Pennsylvania 30 Day Fund for providing immediate financial assistance through forgivable loans to small businesses locally and statewide during the COVID-19 crisis and encouraging Philadelphia?s small businesses to apply for the program.
200404ResolutionADOPTED06/25/2020Requesting the Mayor to return to Council Bill No. 200298, entitled ?An Ordinance 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; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing f
200403ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to continue to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia?s efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director?s Office and human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids; and to assess the City?s response to the 2020 Restorative Investment Plan for Kensington Residents.
200402ResolutionADOPTED06/25/202006/25/2020Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to consider a program that provides broadband internet for Philadelphians to access quality schools and quality jobs.
200413BillENACTED09/10/202011/19/2020Amending Section 9-1130 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Unlawful Credit Screening Practices in Employment,? by revising restrictions, under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/23covylbcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-housing neighborhood-development-and-the-homeless
200412BillENACTED09/10/2020Amending Chapter 10-2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Hate Crimes,? to provide for penalties for criminal conduct involving misuse of the 911 emergency response system motivated by hatred toward certain characteristics of other persons; all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2cjg2qwscouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-public-safety
200411COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE06/25/2020June 25, 2020 To The President And Members Of The Council Of The City Of Philadelphia: I am returning herewith, as requested by your Resolution adopted today, Bill No. 200298, entitled ?An Ordinance 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; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain other actiontinyurl.com/253txu5vcity-council
200410COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE06/25/2020June 25, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 200082 Bill No. 200144 Bill No. 200145 Bill No. 200146 Bill No. 200148 Bill No. 200158 Bill No. 200160 Bill No. 200161 Bill No. 200188 Bill No. 200260 Bill No. 200345 Bill No. 200346 Bill No. 200349 45-day Review Requested Bill No. 200350 45-day Review Requested Bill No. 200355 Respectfully submtinyurl.com/25saddfjcity-council
200421BillENACTED09/10/202011/19/2020Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Landlord and Tenant,? to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, including providing for repayment agreements, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , tinyurl.com/22g6mhaucouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-thomascommittee-on-housing neighborhood-development-and-the-homeless
200420BillENACTED09/10/202011/12/2020Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Landlord and Tenant,? to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, including providing for the temporary waiver of certain fees, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions., , , tinyurl.com/2xzg2rcscouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gymcommittee-on-housing neighborhood-development-and-the-homeless
200419BillENACTED09/10/2020Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Director of Finance., , tinyurl.com/2cxubbbscouncil-president-clarke councilmember-domb councilmember-quiones-snchezcommittee-of-the-whole
200418BillIN COMMITTEE09/10/202010/29/2020To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bartram Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, Enterprise Avenue, and Island Avenue.tinyurl.com/293mbbfxcouncilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-rules
200417BillENACTED09/10/202012/03/2020Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?The Building Construction and Occupancy Code,? and Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? by adding disclosure requirements with respect to certain applications, permits, and notices, all under certain terms and conditions., tinyurl.com/2cxbpjt7council-president-clarke councilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-rules
200416BillENACTED09/10/202010/29/2020To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Buckius Street (extended), the Delaware River, Orthodox Street (extended), and Richmond Street.tinyurl.com/2a559llxcouncilmember-henoncommittee-on-rules
200415BillENACTED09/10/2020Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Tolbut Street, from Torresdale Avenue eastbound to the end of the roadway.tinyurl.com/29pgvzdncouncilmember-henoncommittee-on-streets-and-services
200414BillHELD IN COMMITTEE09/10/202012/10/2020Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Landlord and Tenant,? to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, including providing for temporary eviction relief, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27c6p5gxcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-thomascommittee-on-housing neighborhood-development-and-the-homeless
200427ResolutionADOPTED09/10/2020Proclaiming the week of September 14, 2020 as ?Census Week? in Philadelphia., , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/285ym5akcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200426BillIN COMMITTEE09/10/202012/03/2020Providing 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 revising the powers and duties of the Art Commission to require the Commission to prepare an analysis justifying any removal or relocation of a City statue or monument whenever there is controversy or public dispute, and to oversee a public referendum process prior to any such removal or relocation; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia; atinyurl.com/24zv5pjycouncilmember-ohcommittee-on-law-and-government
200425-ABillENACTED09/10/202010/15/2020Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Health Code,? by creating a new Chapter 6-1300 entitled ?Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces,? to promote a healthy environment that protects the public from the risks of toxic herbicides by prohibiting their use on all city-owned or used public grounds including but not limited to parks, trails, recreation centers, and playgrounds; establishing reporting requirements; and establishing a private right of action, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27zx9t9vcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parkercommittee-on-public-health-and-human-services
200424BillENACTED09/10/202010/29/2020Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the 30th and Jefferson Playground, located at the corner of 30th and Jefferson Streets, as the ?Howard McCall, Sr. Playground? in the City of Philadelphia., , , tinyurl.com/26meovhlcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-bassand-cultural-affairs committee-on-parks recreation
200423BillENACTED09/10/202010/29/2020Authorizing Keystone Property Group (?Owner?) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 100 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/29yjygpxcouncilmember-squillacommittee-on-streets-and-services
200422BillENACTED09/10/202011/19/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation a.k.a. PCDC (?Owner?) to own and maintain a pedestrian plaza, along the west median of the 10th Street and Vine Street intersection on the structure carrying traffic above Interstate 676 in Philadelphia, PA 19107 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2325mm5ccouncilmember-squillacommittee-on-streets-and-services
200432ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/10/2020Calling on the Philadelphia Postmaster to meet with Congressman Dwight Evans and the Philadelphia Congressional delegation to discuss the alleged removal of sorting machines from Philadelphia area post offices which would cause delays in the processing of Census forms and mail-in ballots., , , , tinyurl.com/2xozfbx3councilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squillacity-council
200431ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/10/2020Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to conduct hearings to investigate challenges and solutions to street litter and waste disposal systems in the wake of COVID-19 in the City of Philadelphia., , , , , tinyurl.com/26lplghtcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200430ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Authorizing the Committee on Education to conduct hearings exploring the benefits of the School District of Philadelphia mandating conflict resolution training at all curriculum levels., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/22scllh2councilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200429ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Permanently recognizing the third week in August as Solar Week in the City of Philadelphia., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2xk77fg6councilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200428ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Recognizing September as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia, and affirming the need for suicide prevention awareness and robust mental health services., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2cfvybq7councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200437ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/10/2020Recognizing the 12th Annual Block Captain Boot Camp, which will be held virtually for the first time ever on Saturday, October 24, 2020., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2a69hpv5councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200436ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety and the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings to review and examine the perpetrators of the last 100 shootings in Philadelphia, as well exploring the source of the guns used to commit violent crimes and the role of the criminal justice system in the offender?s life., , , tinyurl.com/2d4jtuy7council-president-clarke councilmember-gauthier councilmember-johnson councilmember-jonescity-council
200435ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Urging the United States House of Representatives to pass H.R. 7947, also known as the ?Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act,? providing substantial and additional aid to older foster youth and kinship families and preventing mandatory ?aging out? during the COVID-19 pandemic., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27yj9myccouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-jones councilmember-thomascity-council
200434ResolutionADOPTED09/10/2020Honoring the award-winning Philadelphia Public School Notebook for its enduring legacy and commitment to education justice, to independent journalism, and to centering and uplifting citizen voices through more than a quarter century of public school advocacy, upon its transition to new management under Chalkbeat., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2ahmp38zcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-jones councilmember-thomascity-council
200433ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Authorizing the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings on the role and responsibilities of Philadelphia?s Landlord-Tenant Officer position; the policies and procedures it manages in the eviction process, particularly around writs of service; and clarifying oversight, ethics, and public accountability for the Landlord-Tenant Office., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2bav8nc8councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-jones councilmember-thomascity-council
200440ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1308-1314 South Capitol street, 1318 South Capitol street, 1336-1344 South Capitol street, 2025-2029 Reed street, 2031 Reed street, 2033-2035 Reed street, 2038 Reed street, 1400 South Taylor street, 1402 South Taylor street, 1410 South Taylor street, 1413 South Taylor street, 1415 South Taylor street, 1419 South Taylor street, 1421 South Taylor street, 1426 South Taylor stinyurl.com/2c5glf4ucouncilmember-johnsoncity-council
200439ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Recognizing and honoring Dana Jenkins, Principal of Roxborough High School, on the occasion of her retirement, after twenty years of dedication and service to the School District of Philadelphia., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/29rxj6y9councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200438ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 5 through October 9, 2020 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical information, resources, opportunities and inspiration to the minority business community., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/257aac4ncouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-jones councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200444ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Honoring the life of Eleanor Sokoloff and her legacy of service and promotion of musical education in Philadelphia., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/26lgc4a2councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-squillacity-council
200443ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/10/2020Recognizing the American Jewish Committee and the National Urban League?s Black Jewish Unity Week and the ongoing efforts to partner and work together in creating a more equitable future., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2coxkjxscouncilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200442ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing examining the ongoing safety and noise issues with the use of ATV and other unauthorized vehicles on City streets and the possibility of creating a space for safely riding in Philadelphia., , , , tinyurl.com/2b977nkqcouncilmember-domb councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-squillacity-council
200441ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act., , , , , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/24793mfbcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200449ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Honoring and congratulating activist, advocate, founder and president emerita of the Children?s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2ydxfoukcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200448ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Honoring and congratulating the Mastery Charter North girls basketball team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 20-9 record in the Philadelphia Public League girls basketball championships., , , , , tinyurl.com/22tyhqq2councilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200447ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/10/2020Calling on Mayor James F. Kenney to declare gun violence a citywide emergency and develop an urgent, unrelenting response to the gun violence epidemic plaguing Black and Brown neighborhoods in Philadelphia, and re-affirming the commitment of the City Council of Philadelphia to continue collaborating with, and supporting the work of, the Mayor, our City agencies, the criminal justice community, and non-governmental partners, to mitigate this deadly epidemic., , , , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/29gtj47jcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oneill councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-of-the-whole
200446ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold a hearing that examine recent research released by Pew Charitable Trusts (?Pew?) and Center City District (?CCD?) on the state of our local business economy, the role our Black-owned and minority-owned businesses play in the City?s economy, and the impact of Covid-19 on these businesses., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/234v2vs4councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200445ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Honoring Richard M. Englert upon his retirement as Temple University?s President and his contributions to Temple and Philadelphia., , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2xjgq85tcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200455ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2103 East Hagert street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with BMK Properties, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.tinyurl.com/27fkco9gcouncilmember-squillacity-council
200454ResolutionADOPTED09/10/2020Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1824 East Huntingdon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with JR Complete Construction Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.tinyurl.com/25efk7ozcouncilmember-squillacity-council
200453ResolutionIN COMMITTEE09/10/2020Confirming the reappointment of JoAnn A. Epps, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2024., tinyurl.com/2965xmfecouncil-president-clarke councilmember-oneillcommittee-of-the-whole
200452ResolutionIN COMMITTEE09/10/202009/17/2020Confirming the reappointment of Michael H. Reed, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2025., tinyurl.com/23hpka7lcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-oneillcommittee-of-the-whole
200451ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Calling on the Pennsylvania Department of Education to cancel the PSSA and Keystone exams for the 2020-2021 academic year and redirect the resources to providing the best digital learning environment possible., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27ootg8rcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200450ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Calling on Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to create equitable forms of competition for schools and students unable to compete in their sports in the normal way because of public health guidance in their communities., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/28lw8fjxcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200461ResolutionIN COMMITTEE09/10/202009/17/2020Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by revising the powers and duties of the Art Commission to require the Commission to prepare an analysis justifying any removal or relocation of a City statue or monument and to oversee a public referendum process prior to any such removal or relocation; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.tinyurl.com/2cws62k3councilmember-ohcommittee-on-law-and-government
200460ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Appointing 15 Individuals to the Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force.tinyurl.com/27qt656ocouncilmember-ohcity-council
200459ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Recognizing September 2020 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia in honor of childhood cancer patients, care givers, survivors, and those children who have succumbed to the disease., , , , , tinyurl.com/25p4h4skcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200458ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Recognizing September as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and celebrating the 19th Annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! to promote recovery and work to end the stigma surrounding drug and alcohol addiction., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2yhqoldycouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200457ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2514 Coral street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Coral Reef LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.tinyurl.com/2buwdmm5councilmember-squillacity-council
200456ResolutionADOPTED09/10/202009/17/2020Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2451-2453 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with BMK Properties, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.tinyurl.com/27l69q8qcouncilmember-squillacity-council
200469COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200306 and 200346, which were passed by Council on June 25, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on September 9, 2020.tinyurl.com/238jppupcity-council
200468COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200351, which was passed by Council on June 25, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on August 24, 2020.tinyurl.com/2a549rd3city-council
200467COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200344, which was passed by Council on June 25, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on July 27, 2020.tinyurl.com/2ys6c699city-council
200466COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200116, 200145, 200146, 200147, 200148, 200183, 200293, and 200355, which were passed by Council on June 25, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on July 13, 2020.tinyurl.com/28pygc9wcity-council
200465COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200076, 200208, and 200367, which were passed by Council on June 25, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on July 1, 2020.tinyurl.com/2dd895f8city-council
200464COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200294, 200295, 200302, 200304, and 200305, which were passed by Council on June 18, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on July 1, 2020.tinyurl.com/25pjwp8lcity-council
200463COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200285, 200286, 200287, 200288, 200290, 200291, 200292, 200296-A, 200298, 200328, 200329-A, 200347, 200352 and 200370, which were passed by Council on June 25, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on June 26, 2020.tinyurl.com/28rwow2acity-council
200462COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200297, 200299, 200300 and 200330, which were passed by Council on June 18, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on June 26, 2020.tinyurl.com/23mmsglncity-council
200473COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1906 N. 24th Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.tinyurl.com/29xutyr7city-council
200472COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of JoAnn A. Epps, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2024.tinyurl.com/2ant22lgcity-council
200471COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael H. Reed, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2025.tinyurl.com/29kst2sjcity-council
200470COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020September 10, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 200363, which was passed by Council at its session on June 25, 2020. The events of this summer, beginning with the tragic death of George Floyd in Minnesota this May, the appalling shooting of Jacob Blake in August, and many more devastating encounters, have laid bare the dire need for police reform both nationally and locally. This context is initially what gave rise to Bill No. 200363. Both this esteemed body and I agree that addressing rtinyurl.com/2c3ht56vcity-council
200480BillIN COMMITTEE09/17/202012/10/2020Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled ?Overlay Zoning Districts,? by creating the /MMP, McMichael Park Overlay District; all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2yaqc2qqcouncilmember-jonescommittee-on-rules
200479BillENACTED09/17/2020Amending Chapter 9-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards,? by amending definitions, revising restrictions, and amending and clarifying remedies, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , tinyurl.com/298dzp8mcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parkercommittee-on-public-safety
200478COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2103 East Hagert street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with BMK Properties, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.tinyurl.com/22pzsparcity-council
200477COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2514 Coral street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Coral Reef LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.tinyurl.com/293t4ljzcity-council
200476COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 2451-2453 Frankford avenue; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with BMK Properties, LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.tinyurl.com/23kpy6pncity-council
200475COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1824 East Huntingdon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with JR Complete Construction Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.tinyurl.com/23k93wv5city-council
200474COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/10/2020Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street addresses as 1308-1314 South Capitol street, 1318 South Capitol street, 1336-1344 South Capitol street, 2025-2029 Reed street, 2031 Reed street, 2033-2035 Reed street, 2038 Reed street, 1400 South Taylor street, 1402 South Taylor street, 1410 South Taylor street, 1413 South Taylor street, 1415 South Taylor street, 1419 South Taylor street, 1421 South Taylor stinyurl.com/2auvg3tgcity-council
200486ResolutionADOPTED09/17/202009/17/2020Calling on the School District of Philadelphia to promptly negotiate a mutually agreeable new contract with the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers that prioritizes the health and safety of school staff and students and acknowledges the contributions of teachers and other staff, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/229ak6pvcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200485ResolutionADOPTED09/17/202009/24/2020Authorizing the Committee on Legislative Oversight to conduct hearings to examine findings of racism, nepotism and mistrust within the First Judicial District, as set forth in a recently revealed report by The Center for Urban and Racial Equality., , , tinyurl.com/2aafhdbrcouncilmember-gauthier councilmember-green councilmember-johnson councilmember-thomascity-council
200484ResolutionADOPTED09/17/202009/24/2020Commemorating the life of legal aid giant and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Thomas Gilhool, a founding figure for community legal services, education equity, and the rights of the disabled and the poor, who led a rollicking life in pursuit of law and justice through eight decades of Philadelphia history., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2yc83naecouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squillacity-council
200483ResolutionADOPTED09/17/202009/24/2020Urging Senator Pat Toomey and Senate Leadership to take up and act on the Heroes Act, the Helping Homes Act, and the Moving Forward Act, sweeping and transformational resolutions to address the ongoing economic crisis co-sponsored by Congressman Dwight Evans and the Philadelphia congressional delegation., , , , , tinyurl.com/256uz3zncouncilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squillacity-council
200482ResolutionADOPTED09/17/202011/19/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1906 N. 24th Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code., tinyurl.com/22zq5mp5council-president-clarke councilmember-gilmore-richardsoncity-council
200481BillENACTED09/17/2020Authorizing the Churchview Commons Condominium Association (?Owner?) to own and maintain street lighting Encroachments along the One Hundred (100) Block of Church Street in the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2465fk4hcouncilmember-squillacommittee-on-streets-and-services
200492ResolutionADOPTED09/17/2020Calling on the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry to resolve ongoing complications within the State?s unemployment system to ensure all eligible Pennsylvanians receive their entitled compensation in a timely manner., tinyurl.com/24g7gxfdcouncilmember-henon councilmember-ohcity-council
200491-AAResolutionFAILED09/17/202009/17/2020Calling on the Kenney administration to develop a plan to be more inclusive of City Council when creating and implementing emergency public safety measures and restrictions.tinyurl.com/2y3gey3ycouncilmember-ohcity-council
200490ResolutionADOPTED09/17/202009/24/2020Authorizing the Committee on Rules to hold hearings examining the City of Philadelphia?s citywide historic preservation survey and the impacts of historic designation on the development of new buildings, repairing properties to meet Historical Commission guidelines, and all other development specifically in underserved and/or low-income neighborhoods.tinyurl.com/29yorwllcouncilmember-basscity-council
200489ResolutionADOPTED09/17/202009/17/2020Honoring and congratulating the West Catholic girls basketball team on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 22-6 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League girls basketball championships., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/22jyzt3vcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200488ResolutionADOPTED09/17/202009/17/2020Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to conduct hearings to examine the current status of trash and recycling pickups, and examine ways to improve how this vital service is performed, and how to ensure the job is seen as the community-minded career path it should be., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2yvz5j4pcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200487ResolutionADOPTED09/17/202009/24/2020Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on the scourge of vehicular hit and run incidents in Philadelphia, to give voice to victims and their families, and seek solutions to reduce and then eliminate this problem from our City., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2872fuubcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200498BillENACTED09/24/202011/12/2020Amending Bill No. 200352, entitled ?An Ordinance amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?General Provisions,? to authorize the Streets Department to permit closure of the public right-of-way,? to extend the date Bill No. 200352 will remain in effect, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2xq5bz83councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-streets-and-services
200497BillENACTED09/24/202010/29/2020Amending Bill No. 200351, entitled ?An Ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk caf? operations,? to extend the date Bill No. 200351 will remain in effect, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/28oq5x44councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-streets-and-services
200496BillENACTED09/24/202010/29/2020Amending Section 11-104 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Curb Cuts,? to define curb cut and add prohibitions on curb cuts in order to facilitate the construction of transit platforms, under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/27k5osxjcouncilmember-greencommittee-on-streets-and-services
200495BillENACTED09/24/2020Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of Ludlow Street, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/25dcdos8councilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-streets-and-services
200494COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/17/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200345, which was passed by Council on September 10, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on September 14, 2020.tinyurl.com/258z8mgqcity-council
200493ResolutionIN COMMITTEE09/17/202009/24/2020Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by revising the powers and duties of the Art Commission to provide citizens the opportunity to vote on the removal or relocation of a City statue and monument through a public referendum process when there is public dispute, and to require the Commission to prepare an analysis evaluating the competing interpretations of the statue or monument before any removal or relocation; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.tinyurl.com/2yjvae7lcouncilmember-ohcommittee-on-law-and-government
200501ResolutionADOPTED09/24/202010/29/2020Honoring and recognizing David T. Jones for his accomplishments and numerous contributions to the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of his departure from the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, and congratulating him on his new position as Director of the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery for the State of Illinois Department of Human Services., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2dkj8sjscouncilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-jones councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchezcity-council
200500BillENACTED09/24/202010/29/2020Removing existing parking meters and regulations, as well as establishing an ?Authorized Vehicles Only? regulation in front of 7306 Castor Avenue and both sides of the 7300 block of Elgin Street.tinyurl.com/22qjbtd3councilmember-oneillcommittee-on-streets-and-services
200499BillENACTED09/24/202011/12/2020Authorizing Mark Capriotti (?Owner?) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk caf? at 310 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions., tinyurl.com/283ay3jrcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-thomascommittee-on-streets-and-services
200506ResolutionADOPTED09/24/202010/01/2020Honoring and congratulating The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School Boys Basketball team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 24-5 record in the Philadelphia Public League boys basketball championships., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/25wcdnukcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200505ResolutionADOPTED09/24/202010/01/2020Honoring the life and legacy of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg for her instrumental legal career, service to the United States of America, and her relentless work to challenge gender discrimination and ensure equal protections for all Americans., , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/23qecau8council-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oneill councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200504ResolutionADOPTED09/24/202010/01/2020Honoring Richard M. Englert upon his retirement as Temple University?s President and his contributions to Temple and Philadelphia., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2b2np64xcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200503ResolutionADOPTED09/24/202010/01/2020Declaring September 15, 2020 through October 15, 2020 as Hispanic Heritage Month throughout the City of Philadelphia to honor the role that Latinos have played and continue to play in the economic, cultural, and social development of our City and nation., , , , , tinyurl.com/2b4ovnwacouncilmember-domb councilmember-gym councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200502ResolutionADOPTED09/24/202010/01/2020Honoring the life and legacy of Bennie Swans, founding president of Philadelphia’s nationally acclaimed Crisis Intervention Network., , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2d5rvsp6councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squillacity-council
200511ResolutionADOPTED09/24/202010/01/2020Honoring and recognizing the life and legacy of Malik Aziz for his towering achievements as a civic leader, trailblazer, and champion for returning citizens in Philadelphia., , , , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/23oqef8dcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-sanchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200510ResolutionADOPTED09/24/202010/01/2020Recognizing and honoring Boys? Latin of Philadelphia charter school, Drexel University, and The Center for Black Educator Development for the launch of the Boys? Latin Teaching Fellowship, a partnership that seeks to create a pipeline of male teachers of color in Philadelphia., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/29g2b2gfcouncilmember-bass councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200509ResolutionADOPTED09/24/202010/01/2020Authorizing 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 improvements thereon, situate in the First Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.tinyurl.com/22tnqoalcouncilmember-squillacity-council
200508ResolutionADOPTED09/24/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.tinyurl.com/2xklagcocouncilmember-squillacity-council
200507ResolutionWITHDRAWN09/24/202010/01/2020Authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Arts and Culture Task Force., , , , , , tinyurl.com/267dm5rncouncilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200517BillENACTED10/01/202012/10/2020Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180692) approved on October 31, 2018, entitled ?An Ordinance legalizing an existing wood deck and ramp encroachment at 1338-1344 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140 (?Property?), under certain terms and conditions,? by extending the period of compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein., tinyurl.com/2ydx6lxucouncil-president-clarke councilmember-squillacommittee-on-streets-and-services
200516BillENACTED10/01/2020Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? by creating an overlay district entitled ?/WYN, Wynnefield Overlay District,? to include certain areas of land within the area bounded by City Avenue, Bryn Mawr Avenue, Parkside Avenue, 53rd Street, Jefferson Street, Upland Way, and Drexel Road, under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/26xbmoy7councilmember-jonescommittee-on-rules
200515COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/24/2020Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.tinyurl.com/229ey8v6city-council
200514COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/24/2020Transmitting 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 improvements thereon, situate in the First Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.tinyurl.com/2ya9xf9rcity-council
200513COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE09/24/202010/01/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200188, 200303, 200354, and 200365, which were passed by Council on September 10, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on September 17, 2020.tinyurl.com/24bcb3tycity-council
200512ResolutionADOPTED09/24/202010/01/2020Recognizing and honoring WHO?MAG Distribution and founder Rob Schwartz on the occasion of its 10-year Anniversary in music distribution., , tinyurl.com/2dmlbjb6councilmember-domb councilmember-green councilmember-ohcity-council
200523ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/08/2020Honoring and congratulating Lisa Forrest on the occasion of her promotion to Battalion Chief of the Philadelphia Fire Department, and for becoming the first African American woman to earn this prestigious position in the 149-year history of the Philadelphia Fire Department., , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/22sqa2w3councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200522ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/01/2020Recognizing October 2020 as Manufacturing Month, and further honoring Oat Foundry for their innovation and dedication to the Manufacturing Industry in the City of Philadelphia., , , , tinyurl.com/2bednf3ocouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-green councilmember-henoncity-council
200521ResolutionADOPTED10/01/2020Authorizing the Committee on Public Property and Public Works and the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold joint hearings to evaluate the impact, effectiveness, experience and outcomes of remote work during the COVID-19 pandemic on the City of Philadelphia?s citizens and workforce and calling on the City of Philadelphia to produce an action plan to guide future remote work of City employees., , , , tinyurl.com/2yeom76tcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-green councilmember-henoncity-council
200520ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/08/2020Authorizing the Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings to evaluate the City of Philadelphia?s plan for distributing, tracking, and otherwise managing the roll out of the COVID-19 vaccine., , , , tinyurl.com/25vjavw7councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-green councilmember-henoncity-council
200519ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/01/2020Recognizing and celebrating the re-opening of the historic Philip Jaisohn Memorial House on October 10, 2020, which honors the legacy of Philadelphian Philip Jaisohn, a Korean American pioneer for democracy, political and religious freedom, and Korean independence., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/24jpw23zcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200518ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/29/2020Recognizing Wednesday, October 7, 2020 as Energy Efficiency Day in the City of Philadelphia., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/25j8kxa9councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200527ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/01/2020Authorizing the Committee on People with Disabilities & Special Needs to hold hearings regarding the consequences of potential additional cuts by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania General Assembly to mental health services, especially those offered in the City of Philadelphia., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/278e4skmcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200526ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/08/2020Authorizing the Committee on Parks, Recreation & Cultural Affairs to hold hearings regarding the governance of the Free Library of Philadelphia., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2ce8ntktcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200525ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/01/2020Condemning President Donald Trump for making a Supreme Court nomination during this presidential election and calling upon Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to defer consideration of the nomination until after the presidential inauguration in January., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/23sscvhgcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200524ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/08/2020Authorizing the Committees on Gun Violence Prevention and Children and Youth to conduct joint hearings to examine the need for universal access to trauma counseling for Philadelphia?s youth., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2bflclj4councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200530ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/08/2020Authorizing the Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to establish an advisory Task Force on Disadvantaged Communities, and further authorizing the Task Force to produce a report of findings and strategies for uplifting disadvantaged persons in Philadelphia through access to arts and culture., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/26otr7zocouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200529ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/08/2020Honoring and congratulating the Neumann-Goretti boys basketball team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 24-4 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League boys basketball championships., , , , , , tinyurl.com/2b9h44rvcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200528ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/01/2020Congratulating Daniel J. Hilferty on his retirement as the President and CEO of Independence Health Group and honoring his contributions to Philadelphia during his career., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2443yvazcouncilmember-bass councilmember-domb councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-oneill councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchezcity-council
200537BillENACTED10/08/2020Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560) approved July 10, 2018, entitled ?An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street, under certain terms and conditions,? by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.tinyurl.com/25ss9bmwcouncilmember-parkercommittee-on-streets-and-services
200536COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/01/2020Transmitting 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 improvements thereon situate in the First 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.tinyurl.com/24ad6m79city-council
200535COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/01/202010/08/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200364-A and 200368-A, which were passed by Council on September 17, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on September 30, 2020.tinyurl.com/24zhwrlgcity-council
200534ResolutionADOPTED10/01/2020Recognizing and celebrating the second annual Latin American Book Fair in Philadelphia for its work in highlighting local Latin-American authors, literature, and culture., , , tinyurl.com/2aawq9jtcouncilmember-bass councilmember-domb councilmember-oh councilmember-quiones-snchezcity-council
200533ResolutionWITHDRAWN10/01/202010/08/2020Calling on Comcast Spectacor to reconsider its naming rights agreement with Wells Fargo based on its history of unethical banking practices., tinyurl.com/282tlqygcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brookscity-council
200532ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/15/2020Authorizing 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 improvements thereon situate in the First 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.tinyurl.com/2xltljxdcouncilmember-squillacity-council
200531ResolutionADOPTED10/01/202010/08/2020Encouraging the First Judicial District to institute administrative rules that allow the court to seal evictions and corresponding civil matters between a landlord and a tenant in the interest of justice and without consent from the opposing party as well as invest in alternative processes of resolving landlord-tenant disputes. Further calling on the Pennsylvania State Legislature to amend the Landlord-Tenant Law of 1951 to allow for the sealing of evictions., , , , , tinyurl.com/28z5lbfpcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200543BillENACTED10/08/202012/10/2020Authorizing Stephen Garafolo (?Owner?) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 3000 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2d3r462gcouncilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-streets-and-services
200542BillENACTED10/08/202012/10/2020Authorizing DSW1, LLC d/b/a Nifty Fifty?s (?Owner?) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk caf? at 2700 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (?Property?), all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2c9mx3g9councilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-streets-and-services
200541BillENACTED10/08/2020Amending Chapter 21-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Boards and Commissions – Public Deliberations,? to require recording or transcription of certain meetings and provision to the public of access to such recordings and transcriptions; all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2xm4oochcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-law-and-government
200540BillIN COMMITTEE10/08/202011/19/2020Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Department of Planning and Development., tinyurl.com/2bee2a9bcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-appropriations
200539BillENACTED10/08/202010/29/2020Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 299 by striking from the City Plan Parker Avenue from a point approximately one-hundred fifty-six feet southwest of Matthias Street to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes within a portion of Parker Avenue being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2xmvyqymcouncilmember-jonescommittee-on-streets-and-services
200538BillENACTED10/08/202011/19/2020Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code to create a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled ?Less Lethal Devices,? to regulate the use of less lethal devices in specific situations; all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2a283kcgcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-thomascommittee-on-public-safety
200548ResolutionADOPTED10/08/202010/15/2020Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/23dndk4rcouncilmember-bass councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-jones councilmember-oneill councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200547ResolutionADOPTED10/08/202010/08/2020Authorizing 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 improvements thereon, situated in the Second Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.tinyurl.com/28omosyscouncilmember-johnsoncity-council
200546ResolutionADOPTED10/08/2020Authorizing City Council?s Committee of the Whole to hold all hearings required pursuant to Bill No. 200364-A, which established a requirement that the Council hold hearings in connection with anticipated collective bargaining agreements between the City and Police Employees in the Philadelphia Police Department represented by the Fraternal Order of Police., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2xwzqmv6councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200545BillIN COMMITTEE10/08/202011/19/2020Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?City Funds – Deposits, Investments, Disbursements,? by revising the list of City depositories; under certain terms and conditions., , , , tinyurl.com/2225xa6ecouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gymcommittee-on-finance
200544BillENACTED10/08/202012/10/2020Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,? by adding a new Chapter, entitled ?Residential Property Wholesalers,? to regulate the solicitation of purchases of real property and require certain disclosures by property purchasers to homeowners, and amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,? to provide protections to homeowners from solicitation and related problems, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/23nnzxbpcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-commerce-economic-development
200555COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/08/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 299 by striking from the City Plan Parker Avenue from a point approximately one-hundred fifty-six feet southwest of Matthias Street to its terminus southwestwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes within a portion of Parker Avenue being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2bkgx7f2city-council
200554COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/08/2020Transmitting an ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560) approved July 10, 2018, entitled ?An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod Street, under certain terms and conditions,? by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein.tinyurl.com/24lg4qyvcity-council
200553COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/08/2020Transmitting a resolution approving the appointment of Ismail Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.tinyurl.com/2dn9jphtcity-council
200552COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/08/202010/08/2020Transmitting 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 improvements thereon, situate in the Second Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.tinyurl.com/23tv7j86city-council
200551ResolutionADOPTED10/08/202010/08/2020Authorizing the Committees on Public Health and Human Services and on Children and Youth to hold joint hearings examining current and best practices to ensure youth have a successful transition from foster care to thriving adulthood., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/26vyz7rdcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200550ResolutionADOPTED10/08/202010/15/2020Authorizing the Committees on Education and on Public Health and Human Services to hold joint hearings examining the School District of Philadelphia?s preparedness for public health and environmental emergencies, and to develop best practices that can help the District adequately prepare for these emergencies., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2xzupx5pcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200549ResolutionADOPTED10/08/202010/15/2020Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Football team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 12-2 record in the Philadelphia Public Football League., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2a95zhdvcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200559BillENACTED10/15/2020Amending Chapter 9-2300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Protection of Displaced Contract Workers,? by clarifying definitions and scope of applicability, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/25udfybscouncil-president-clarke councilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-law-and-government
200558BillLAPSED10/15/202012/10/2020Amending Section 19-1303.4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties,? by modifying the start date of certain changes to tax abatements with respect to new construction of residential properties, all under certain terms and conditions., , tinyurl.com/2bahhhlacouncil-president-clarke councilmember-henon councilmember-parkercity-council
200557BillENACTED10/15/202012/10/2020Adding a new Chapter 9-5300 to The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Travel and Hospitality Worker Recall and Retention,? to require that certain laid-off employees in certain hospitality and travel-related industries are offered job positions as they become available, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27nv3v26councilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200556BillENACTED10/15/2020Providing for a payment to the City upon the construction of certain real estate, and directing Council to appropriate revenues from such payments to the Department of Planning and Development – Division of Housing and Community Development, in order to support equitable neighborhood development by constructing affordable housing, including units for sale or rent; providing assistance to Philadelphians who desire to become homeowners; providing opportunities for workforce development and apprenticeship; and requiring M/W/DBE participation goals, including monitoring and enforcement, all under, , , , , , tinyurl.com/2bqxjh3rcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squillacommittee-of-the-whole
200563BillENACTED10/15/202011/19/2020Adding a new Chapter 9-5400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Retention of Hotel Workers,? to require that hotel employees receive notice of changes in hotel ownership or control, and providing related employment protections, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/26d67wgncouncil-president-clarke councilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-law-and-government
200562BillENACTED10/15/202011/19/2020Authorizing Maitreyi Roy, DBA John Bartram Association, to own and maintain an existing metal bench on the southeast corner at the intersection of South 54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/25v9kucscouncilmember-gauthiercommittee-on-streets-and-services
200561BillENACTED10/15/2020Amending 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 31st & Spring Garden Street, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/242phrj9councilmember-gauthiercommittee-on-streets-and-services
200560BillIN COMMITTEE10/15/202012/10/2020Amending Chapter 16-103 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Aesthetic Ornamentation of City Structures,? by clarifying requirements for Rebuild projects, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/22hrn48mcouncilmember-quiones-snchezcommittee-on-public-property-and-public-works
200570COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/15/2020Transmitting a resolution appointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.tinyurl.com/24v6t5m6city-council
200569COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/15/2020October 15, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I write today to advise you that I am returning herewith to your Honorable Body as disapproved Bill No. 200094, passed by Council at its session on October 1, 2020 for the following reasons. This bill is a second attempt to revise certain provisions of the Center City Overlay District by creating a Society Hill Overlay. The prior version of this bill (Bill No. 190830) was not returned with my signature before the expiration of the last Council term. In large part, this legislation is the satinyurl.com/2yuvs77vcity-council
200568COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/15/202012/03/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200018, 200095, 200144, 200160, 200161, and 200260, which were passed by Council on October 1, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on October 14, 2020.tinyurl.com/29funqfhcity-council
200567ResolutionADOPTED10/15/202010/22/2020Appointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.tinyurl.com/2ytpvchkcouncilmember-squillacommittee-of-the-whole
200566ResolutionADOPTED10/15/202010/15/2020Honoring and congratulating the Central High School Softball team, on their successful 2019 season and overall 10-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2bbyaubtcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200565ResolutionADOPTED10/15/202010/22/2020Authorizing the City Council Special Committee on Criminal Justice Reform to hold public hearings that will serve as a listening session for the public to weigh in on what a new Citizens Police Oversight Commission would look like if approved on the Nov. 3, 2020 General Election., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/26rjurqxcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200564ResolutionADOPTED10/15/202012/10/2020Honoring and recognizing the life and legacy of Alexander R. Horanzy for his heroic service and impact on Philadelphia and the United States of America., , , , , , tinyurl.com/24tyyemwcouncilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200578BillENACTED10/22/202012/10/2020Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Penrose Ferry Road from Penrose Avenue to its terminus northeastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various public utility purposes within the lines of Penrose Ferry Road being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way being reserved, under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2455xd57councilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-streets-and-services
200577BillENACTED10/22/202012/10/2020Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-200, entitled ?Definitions? and Chapter 14-500, entitled ?Overlay Zoning Districts,? by amending the provisions of the /WWO Wissahickon Watershed Overlay; all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2xvtuhm6councilmember-jonescommittee-on-rules
200576BillENACTED10/22/202012/10/2020Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,? by revising and clarifying certain provisions, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2d9zm8dkcouncilmember-jonescommittee-on-rules
200575BillENACTED10/22/202012/03/2020Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a pedestrian staircase to directly access Green Lane Bridge in the vicinity of 1 Leverington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/23jedemzcouncilmember-jonescommittee-on-streets-and-services
200574-ABillENACTED10/22/202012/10/2020Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to commercial leases and provide eviction and financial relief to restaurant businesses that operate on leased premises, all under certain terms and conditions., , tinyurl.com/2ct3qqqdcouncilmember-bass councilmember-gym councilmember-henoncommittee-on-commerce-economic-development
200573BillENACTED10/22/202011/19/2020Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Real Estate Taxes,? by clarifying definitions and process regarding qualification for certain tax abatements based on tax delinquency, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2apzf92ocouncilmember-henoncommittee-on-finance
200572BillENACTED10/22/202012/10/2020Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of E. Godfrey Avenue from Tabor Avenue to Whitaker Avenue.tinyurl.com/29jrqqtvcouncilmember-parkercommittee-on-streets-and-services
200571BillENACTED10/22/2020To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Diamond Street, 11th Street, Norris Street, and Marvine Street., tinyurl.com/2dqdraomcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-parkercommittee-on-rules
200583ResolutionADOPTED10/22/202010/29/2020Honoring and congratulating the Frankford High School Baseball team, on their successful 2019 season and conference 11-3 record in the Philadelphia Public League., , tinyurl.com/2b9nkdwrcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200582ResolutionADOPTED10/22/202010/29/2020Honoring and congratulating Department of Licenses and Inspections Commissioner David Perri on his retirement from the City of Philadelphia and recognizing his exceptional leadership and accomplishments over a distinguished career in public service., , , , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2dxqr3ldcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oneill councilmember-parker councilmember-sanchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200581ResolutionADOPTED10/22/2020Affirming all Philadelphians? First Amendment rights to protest and peaceful assembly, particularly in response to the upcoming presidential election., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27yuqtzocouncilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200580ResolutionLAPSED10/22/202010/29/2020Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt House Bill 526, ending the use of taxpayer funds to pay for cyber charter education when local school districts offer their own full-time cyber school programs., , , tinyurl.com/2yycwkv6councilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henoncity-council
200579ResolutionADOPTED10/22/202012/10/2020Honoring and Commending Richard M. Gordon, IV for being named the 2021 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and for his exemplary leadership as the head of Paul Robeson High School for Human Services., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2co6zkcbcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200589-ABillENACTED10/29/202012/10/2020Amending Chapter 17-100, entitled ?Procurement Contracts,? by adding requirements related to the provision of information regarding the demographic characteristics of the employees of, and the labor force used by, City contractors and subcontractors in the performance of work under certain City contracts for competitively bid services, all under certain terms and conditions., tinyurl.com/26zh88omcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-parkercommittee-on-law-and-government
200588-ABillENACTED10/29/2020Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Contracts and Procurement,? by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled ?Procurement Contracts,? to add disclosure requirements related to prior contracting experience and the demographic characteristics of employees and board members of contractors and subcontractors for City contracts for competitively bid goods; and by adding reporting requirements; all under certain terms and conditions., tinyurl.com/2amof35ocouncil-president-clarke councilmember-parkercommittee-on-law-and-government
200587BillHELD IN COMMITTEE10/29/2020Providing 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 providing for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Economic Opportunity Plan Oversight Board, and providing for annual appropriations to the Board; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election; all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , tinyurl.com/27r594qpcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascommittee-on-law-and-government
200586COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/22/202010/29/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Penrose Ferry Road from Penrose Avenue to its terminus northeastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various public utility purposes within the lines of Penrose Ferry Road being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way being reserved, under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/26utoj5mcity-council
200585ResolutionADOPTED10/22/202010/29/2020Recognizing and honoring the Russian-language newspaper, ?Philadelphia News,? on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary in print media., , , , , , tinyurl.com/2cdtsoxtcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200584ResolutionADOPTED10/22/202010/29/2020Recognizing October 2020 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Philadelphia., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/28r5525jcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200592BillENACTED10/29/202011/19/2020Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Fox Street, and Roberts Avenue.tinyurl.com/276nl6jlcouncilmember-jonescommittee-on-rules
200591BillENACTED10/29/202012/10/2020Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Newsstands,? by expanding the allowable items newsstands can sell and offer, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2csa3wsmcouncilmember-bass councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-streets-and-services
200590-ABillENACTED10/29/202012/10/2020Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Contracts and Procurement,? by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled ?Procurement Contracts,? and Chapter 17-1400, entitled ?Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,? to add disclosure requirements related to prior contracting experience and the demographic characteristics of employees, other sources of labor, and board members of contractors and subcontractors for City contracts for public works, other competitively bid services, and professional services, and by adding reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditio, tinyurl.com/29l6oe7mcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-parkercommittee-on-law-and-government
200600BillENACTED10/29/202011/19/2020Constituting the Twenty-Fourth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates; determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizingtinyurl.com/25cs4sk6councilmember-greencommittee-on-finance
200599BillENACTED10/29/202012/10/2020Constituting the Twenty-Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or more series or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue bonds and revenue refunding bonds, some or all of which may be used for the implementation of a revolving commercial paper program for the System; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for such Obligations; providing that such Obligatinyurl.com/25cs4sk6councilmember-greencommittee-on-finance
200598BillENACTED10/29/202012/10/2020Authorizing the striking from City Plan Nos. 40-S, 47-S, and 48-S and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes, located along the former Hartranft Street, west of 26th Street, and extending westwardly therefrom to the Schuylkill River, under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/22ejwmnncouncilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-streets-and-services
200597BillENACTED10/29/202012/10/2020Authorizing the paving of Frances Harper Drive from Passyunk Avenue to Penrose Avenue, Pollock Street from South 26th Street to Frances Harper Drive, Schuylkill Avenue from Passyunk Avenue extending northwesterly and northeasterly to a cul-de-sac, and Forten Way from Vare Avenue extending southwesterly to a cul-de-sac, under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/294ucd3xcouncilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-streets-and-services
200596BillENACTED10/29/202012/10/2020Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 32-S, 33-S, 40-S, 46-S, 47-S, and 53-S by relocating the existing curblines and houselines along the southern side of West Passyunk Avenue at its intersection with South 28th Street and Passyunk Avenue Service Road (aka Frontage Road), along both sides of Passyunk Avenue Service Road (aka Frontage Road) at its intersections with Frances Harper Drive, along the western side of 26th Street and center median of South 26th Street at its intersections with Pollock Street and Penrose Avenue, along both sides of the northwesttinyurl.com/2ajgmrercouncilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-streets-and-services
200595BillENACTED10/29/2020Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on portions of City Plan Nos. 32-S, 33-S, 40-S, 47-S, 48-S, and 53-S by placing on the City Plan Frances Harper Drive from Passyunk Avenue to Penrose Avenue, Pollock Street from South 26th Street to Frances Harper Drive, Schuylkill Avenue from Passyunk Avenue extending northwesterly and northeasterly to a cul-de-sac, and Forten Way from Vare Avenue extending southwesterly to a cul-de-sac, including the dedication to the City of the said beds of Frances Harper Drive, Pollock Street, Schuylkill Avenue and Forten Way.tinyurl.com/2axrdl9ncouncilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-streets-and-services
200594BillHELD IN COMMITTEE10/29/202012/10/2020Amending Chapter 14-500 of the Philadelphia Zoning Code, entitled ?Overlay Zoning Districts,? by creating a new subsection, entitled ?Multi-Modal Logistics Center Overlay District,? all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/23c42kn7councilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-rules
200593BillENACTED10/29/202012/10/2020Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Use of Three-Dimensional Printer to Manufacture Firearms,? to change the Chapter title, to add definitions, to add additional prohibitions on use of three-dimensional printers, to impose prohibitions relating to the transfer, use, or conversion of unfinished firearms and certain equipment, the manufacture of firearms, and to prescribe additional penalties for violations of this Chapter; all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2av5ab4xcouncilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-public-safety
200606ResolutionADOPTED10/29/2020Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Kristen Welker for her outstanding, poised, and professional performance as moderator of the second and final 2020 Presidential Debate., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2adxrbuccouncilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squillacity-council
200605ResolutionIN COMMITTEE10/29/2020Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation, appointment, powers and duties of an independent Economic Opportunity Plan Oversight Board, to provide for annual appropriations for the Board, and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia., , , , , , tinyurl.com/25llnhvhcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascommittee-on-law-and-government
200604BillWITHDRAWN10/29/2020To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of certain areas of the land located within an area bounded by Byberry Road, Woodhaven Road, the Poquessing Creek, and adjacent land south of Franklin Mills Circle.tinyurl.com/24mmswfccouncilmember-oneillcommittee-on-rules
200603BillIN COMMITTEE10/29/202012/10/2020Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Traffic Code,? including Section 12-102 (?Definitions?) Section 12-201 (?Duties of the Police Department?), Section 12-203 (?Emergency and Trial Regulations?) and Section 12-1401 (Traffic Violation Notices; Parking Violation Notices?) to establish policies regarding the noticing requirements by the Police Department for certain Commonwealth Vehicle Code violations, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27qof7qucouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-sanchez councilmember-thomascommittee-on-public-safety
200602BillENACTED10/29/202012/10/2020Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled ?Overlay Zoning Districts,? by creating the ?/TSO, 30th Street Overlay District?; by revising certain provisions of Section 14-702, entitled ?Floor Area, Height, and Housing Unit Density Bonuses?; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Chestnut Street, 30th Street, Walnut Street, and 31st Lower Level Street.tinyurl.com/2d67ld29councilmember-gauthiercommittee-on-rules
200601BillENACTED10/29/202011/19/2020Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning,? by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled ?Overlay Zoning Districts,? by creating the ?/HVO, Haverford Village Overlay District?; and amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Wallace Street, 36th Street, Mount Vernon Street, and 37th Street.tinyurl.com/28psykpscouncilmember-gauthiercommittee-on-rules
200610ResolutionADOPTED10/29/202011/12/2020Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Field Hockey team, on their successful 2019 season and conference 10-0 record in the Philadelphia Public League., , , , , tinyurl.com/2bve52drcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-thomascity-council
200609ResolutionADOPTED10/29/202011/12/2020Formally apologizing on behalf of the Council of the City of Philadelphia for the decisions and events preceding and leading to the devastation that occurred on May 13, 1985, and establishing an annual day of observation, reflection and recommitment on May 13th, in the spirit of moving forward, reconciliation, justice, and harmony for all people of the City of Philadelphia., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/262mcxp4councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200608ResolutionADOPTED10/29/202011/12/2020Recognizing College Possible Philadelphia and its first cohort of college graduates., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/26nju5qqcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-squillacity-council
200607ResolutionADOPTED10/29/202011/12/2020Calling on the Philadelphia Police Department and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services to increase reliance on trained behavioral health providers when responding to 911 calls in order to properly identify when individuals are experiencing mental or emotional distress., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2379jk94councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squillacity-council
200619BillENACTED11/12/202012/10/2020Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport, the Director of Commerce, the Commissioner of Public Property, the Streets Commissioner and the Water Commissioner, or any or all of them, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a nonexclusive license agreement with the owner of 6900 Essington Avenue, 6902 Essington Avenue and 6904 Essington Avenue, to allow for the continued use of a utility corridor and related improvements through property owned by the City of Philadelphia bounded approximately by the southern boundary of 6900 Essington Avenue and ctinyurl.com/22wj5wdwcouncilmember-johnsoncommittee-on-public-property-and-public-works
200616BillENACTED11/12/2020Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Landlord and Tenant,? to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, including but not limited to periods of applicability of various provisions, such as the applicable period of the eviction diversion program, and time frames applicable to qualification for certain provisions, all under certain terms and conditions., , , tinyurl.com/23x824mwcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gymcommittee-on-housing neighborhood-development-and-the-homeless
200615BillIN COMMITTEE11/12/202012/10/2020Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Historic Preservation,? by adding new sections to create a searchable database of mural arts in the City, adding notice requirements, comment period, review and recommendations by Mural Arts Philadelphia, and other related duties prior to issuance of a building permit for a mural arts building, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , tinyurl.com/2bar7yuhcouncilmember-bass councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-rules
200614BillENACTED11/12/202012/10/2020Amending Section 9-1130 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Unlawful Credit Screening Practices in Employment,? by revising conditions on the use of credit information for adverse employment actions, under certain terms and conditions., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2by9ekoocouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascommittee-on-law-and-government
200613BillENACTED11/12/2020Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Zoning and Planning? by creating a new Strawberry Mansion /NCO bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, Conrail Right-Of-Way, Oxford Street, and 33rd Street, under certain terms and conditions., tinyurl.com/27mfen9dcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-parkercommittee-on-rules
200612COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE10/29/202010/29/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200349, 200374 and 200424, which were passed by Council on October 15, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on October 26, 2020.tinyurl.com/244qmvyfcity-council
200611ResolutionADOPTED10/29/202011/12/2020Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services and the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings examining the intersection of mental health, disability, and police encounters; and to develop strategies and best practices for non-lethal de-escalation, crisis intervention, and restraint of individuals experiencing mental or emotional distress., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27pvcslbcouncilmember-bass councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200622BillENACTED11/12/202012/10/2020Amending Bill No. 200285 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled ?An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026 inclusive.?, tinyurl.com/234wpw43council-president-clarke councilmember-quiones-snchezcommittee-on-appropriations
200621BillENACTED11/12/202012/10/2020Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the General 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 Water 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, and the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions., tinyurl.com/267n5ag4council-president-clarke councilmember-quiones-snchezcommittee-on-appropriations
200620BillENACTED11/12/202012/10/2020Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Housing Trust Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissi, tinyurl.com/2yl56zsocouncil-president-clarke councilmember-quiones-snchezcommittee-on-appropriations
200630ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/19/2020Authorizing the Committees on Children and Youth and Education to conduct joint hearings on protocols and decision-making processes in place to protect the health and safety of young people as the School District of Philadelphia navigates a return to in-person learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and the City?s role in bridging the digital divide for children and families in the 2020-2021 school year., , , , , , tinyurl.com/26r4l2nkcouncilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200629ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202012/10/2020Recognizing November 8 through November 14, 2020 as National Apprenticeship Week and honoring ApprenticeshipPHL and the District 1199c Training and Upgrading Fund for its continued commitment to providing job skills, training, and opportunity to all Philadelphians., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27x9zfk2councilmember-bass councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200626BillENACTED11/12/202012/10/2020Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by relocating the southeasterly houseline and curbline of Christopher Columbus Boulevard, from Washington Avenue to Christian Street, thereby creating a more uniform right-of-way width and continuous footway area for said Christopher Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Christian Street, placing on the City Plan an irregularly-shaped area at the terminus of said Washington Avenue, east of Christopher Columbus Boulevard, reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes withintinyurl.com/274bvzamcouncilmember-squillacommittee-on-streets-and-service
200624BillENACTED11/12/202012/10/2020Approving a Second Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $11,311,404 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding, all under certain terms and conditions., tinyurl.com/2dy8hja3council-president-clarke councilmember-greencommittee-on-finance
200623BillENACTED11/12/202012/10/2020Amending Bill No. 200286 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled ?An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.?, tinyurl.com/2y3gh54pcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-quiones-snchezcommittee-on-appropriations
200635ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/19/2020Authorizing the Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold ongoing hearings regarding the City of Philadelphia?s Coronavirus Recovery Plan including, but not limited to, ongoing applications for, and receipt of all recovery dollars, spending plans, and decision making around the recovery process and its impact on the City of Philadelphia?s FY2021 budget and Five-Year plan., , , , , , tinyurl.com/27grhwr9councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-jones councilmember-thomascity-council
200634ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/19/2020Honoring Kindred Arts and Little Giant Creative on the occasion of Monumental Tour?s public art exhibit in the City of Philadelphia., , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/22ldy34rcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200633ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/19/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1615 N. 6th Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.tinyurl.com/26anksfycouncilmember-quiones-snchezcity-council
200632ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/19/2020Honoring the life and legacy of Ronald R. Donatucci, Sr., a dedicated public servant and renowned political leader., , , , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/23zjgtzwcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oneill councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200631ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/12/2020Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia City Commissioners and the hard-working members of their staff for their around the clock work during the 2020 General Election, and for ensuring that every vote cast in Philadelphia was counted., , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2da92yaqcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oneill councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200639ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/19/2020Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the state of breast cancer incidence and mortality in Philadelphia; the impact of the closure of the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia chapter, particularly on women of color; and other resources and organizations available to help the City prioritize breast cancer control initiatives in Philadelphia., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27hl2b76councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parkercity-council
200638ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/19/2020Honoring and congratulating the Franklin Towne Charter Girls Soccer team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 16-0-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/28q3q5x3councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200637ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/12/2020Proclaiming November 15-22, 2020, as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Philadelphia and honoring organizations, advocates, and City workers for their work supporting Philadelphia?s most vulnerable., , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/25vxhdfmcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200636ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/12/2020Authorizing City Council?s Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee to hold hearings investigating and seeking solutions for problems with the OnePhilly system in light of ongoing issues and inefficiencies which are compromising the City?s basic functions and public trust., , , , , , tinyurl.com/25cacyehcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-jones councilmember-thomascity-council
200648COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020Transmitting an ordinance amending Bill No. 200285 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled ?An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026 inclusive.tinyurl.com/25aqqnyccity-council
200647COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the General 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 Water 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, and the Water Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.tinyurl.com/2ye35ouqcity-council
200646COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Housing Trust Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departtinyurl.com/257g5jvkcity-council
200645COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020November 10, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 200417, which was passed by Council at its session on October 29, 2020. This bill requires a permit applicant that is not a person (e.g. an LLC) to provide the full names and addresses of the entity?s responsible officers and principal beneficial owners. This information would be listed in the application, Registered Community Organization notification letter, Zoning Board of Adjustment (ZBA) poster, posted permit, and work site signage. As thtinyurl.com/2a3djnfkcity-council
200644COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020November 10, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning with my signature Bill No. 200538, which was passed by Council at its session on October 29, 2020. This bill requires that the Police Department have a written policy prohibiting officers from using ?less lethal force,? such as tear gas and rubber bullets, against individuals lawfully exercising their First Amendment rights. The Law Department identified a potential legal issue regarding enforceability of the bill due to the separation of powers. The Home Rule Charter vetinyurl.com/2xqtgdkvcity-council
200643COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200158, 200159, 200163, 200179, 200185, 200186, 200187, 200209, 200210, 200211, 200252, 200259, 200373, 200388, 200415, 200422, 200423, 200495, 200496, 200499, 200500, and 200517, which were passed by Council on October 29, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on November 10, 2020.tinyurl.com/2ypreq82city-council
200642COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200392, which was passed by Council on October 22, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on November 10, 2020.tinyurl.com/27e6s5fscity-council
200641COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/202011/19/2020November 1, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: 200259 200416 200417 (Not recommended for approval.) 200418 200423 200480 (Not recommended for approval.) 200481 200499 200516 (Not recommended for approval.) 200537 200539 200542 200543 200417 (45 Days requested.) 200422 200423 (45 Days requested.) Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Matinyurl.com/27s4kqukcity-council
200640ResolutionADOPTED11/12/202011/12/2020Calling on the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate to hold hearings on voter suppression and voter intimidation during the 2020 United States presidential election., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/29o9whwccouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200654BillENACTED11/19/202012/10/2020Authorizing 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., tinyurl.com/22wkxq5zcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-parkercommittee-on-rules
200653BillENACTED11/19/2020Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Real Estate Taxes,? by modifying the amount of certain tax abatements, all under certain terms and conditions., tinyurl.com/29fkuy8kcouncil-president-clarke councilmember-parkercommittee-of-the-whole
200652COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing an initial 10-year conversion of the current Term with up-to two 5-year Renewal Terms for a Lease Agreement the City has entered into with the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for operating, managing and maintaining the John F. Byrne Golf Course, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/23uoercpcity-council
200651COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020Transmitting an ordinance approving a Second Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $11,311,404 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/22dmqx35city-council
200650COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by relocating the southeasterly houseline and curbline of Christopher Columbus Boulevard, from Washington Avenue to Christian Street, thereby creating a more uniform right-of-way width and continuous footway area for said Christopher Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Christian Street, placing on the City Plan an irregularly-shaped area at the terminus of said Washington Avenue, east of Christopher Columbus Boulevard, reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for variotinyurl.com/28c862kfcity-council
200649COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/12/2020Transmitting an ordinance amending Bill No. 200286 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled ?An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.tinyurl.com/22bs79rjcity-council
200664ResolutionADOPTED11/19/202012/10/2020Recognizing and honoring the dedicated and loyal service of Marcel S. Pratt, Esquire., tinyurl.com/2ay2eu77council-president-clarke councilmember-parkercity-council
200663BillENACTED11/19/202012/10/2020Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Bicycle Lanes,? by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, and to remove a travel lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/23laedescouncilmember-squillacommittee-on-streets-and-service
200661BillENACTED11/19/202012/10/2020Authorizing encroachments in the nature of structural artwork consisting of metal manhole covers and traffic signs located in the vicinity of 6200 Osage Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143, and authorizing the City of Philadelphia to accept ownership of such encroachments, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/27u88jn8councilmember-gauthiercommittee-on-streets-and-service
200660BillENACTED11/19/202012/10/2020Establishing a no truck park regulation on Henry Avenue, both sides, from Allegheny Avenue to Abbotsford Avenue.tinyurl.com/25uhbhpucouncilmember-jonescommittee-on-streets-and-service
200659BillENACTED11/19/202012/10/2020Establishing a no truck park regulation on Parkside Avenue, both sides, from 50th Street to Belmont Avenue, 50th Street, both sides, from Parkside Avenue to Jefferson Street, Jefferson Street, both sides, from 50th Street to its terminus and 49th Street, both sides from Parkside Avenue to Jefferson Street.tinyurl.com/2b6ybcp5councilmember-jonescommittee-on-streets-and-service
200657BillENACTED11/19/202012/10/2020Amending Bill No. 010267, entitled ?Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Lancaster avenue, from Fifty-second street to Sixty-third street, both sides? to include and establish tow-away regulations for trucks on Lancaster avenue, from Fifty-second street to Sixty-third street, both sides, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2yr7sle5councilmember-jonescommittee-on-streets-and-service
200668ResolutionADOPTED11/19/202011/19/2020Recognizing Thursday, November 19, 2020 as Children’s Grief Awareness Day and honoring the work of Uplift Center for Grieving Children to meet the emotional needs of grieving children in the City of Philadelphia., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2dmb44pocouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200667ResolutionIN COMMITTEE11/19/202012/03/2020Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine options for expanding the pipeline of Black male teachers and staff in Philadelphia schools., , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2289rtzacouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascommittee-on-public-safety
200666ResolutionADOPTED11/19/202011/19/2020Declaring the intent to prioritize climate action and environmental justice in the ongoing COVID-19 recovery effort., , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2cxv7ew7council-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200665ResolutionIN COMMITTEE11/19/202012/03/2020Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings on the state of Philadelphia?s neighborhood commercial corridors., , , , , tinyurl.com/2497hw2xcouncilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-squillacommittee-on-commerce-economic-development
200674COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/19/2020Transmitting 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.tinyurl.com/2c8q9lo3city-council
200673COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/19/202012/03/2020Transmitting an Ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Bicycle Lanes,? by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, and to remove a travel lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/29ju589ncity-council
200672ResolutionADOPTED11/19/202012/03/2020Proclaiming November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/293zqzm7councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-green councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200671ResolutionADOPTED11/19/202012/03/2020Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Boys Soccer team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 12-1-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League., , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2283lld3councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200670ResolutionADOPTED11/19/202012/03/2020Honoring and congratulating Ed Hurtt for his work with youth in the community and for being awarded the 76ers Jr. NBA Coach of the Year Award., tinyurl.com/2aomsfmecouncil-president-clarke councilmember-thomascity-council
200669ResolutionADOPTED11/19/202012/03/2020Honoring and expressing gratitude to the University of Pennsylvania for pledging one hundred million dollars to the School District of Philadelphia over the next decade., , , , , , tinyurl.com/22b6b4zjcouncilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200682ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/03/2020Approving the appointment of Ismail Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority., tinyurl.com/27ssrzp2council-president-clarke councilmember-parkercity-council
200681ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Authorizing the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings to evaluate current permitting procedures and to identify ways to safely simplify the construction permitting process, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the timely completion of commercial and residential projects., tinyurl.com/2a8lbd35council-president-clarke councilmember-parkercity-council
200680ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Declaring each Friday in December of 2020 as ?Shop Black Business Friday? in the City of Philadelphia., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2ypue8vqcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-squillacity-council
200679ResolutionADOPTED12/03/2020Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring State Representative Joanna McClinton (191st State House District) on being elected by her peers to serve as the Democratic Caucus Leader, making her the House Minority Leader, as well as the first woman of any race or ethnicity to serve in this capacity in the General Assembly., , , , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2xo8oa23council-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200678BillHELD IN COMMITTEE12/03/2020Amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Preventive Medicine,? by imposing duration limitations on emergency control measures, requiring Council approval of emergency control measures in certain circumstances, and to make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/22s87ms8councilmember-ohcommittee-on-public-health-and-human-services
200676COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/19/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for purchase of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions..tinyurl.com/23jazku3city-council
200675COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE11/19/2020Transmitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Real Estate Taxes,? by clarifying definitions to provide that new construction containing a certain combination of residential dwelling units with commercial or industrial units shall be deemed residential construction for purpose of the tax abatements available under that Chapter; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/287mlgbzcity-council
200686ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia labor leader James Moran., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2d3qcgclcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squillacity-council
200685ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 101st Founder?s Day., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2yztpjfscouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200684ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 107th Founder?s Day., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2ys7fjkdcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200683ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Calling on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to keep John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School and Bishop McDevitt High School open and to engage with students, alumni, board, and other stakeholders in decision making around the schools? futures., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2a53ksw5council-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squillacity-council
200689ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/03/2020Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1728 North Fifty-first street; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Salima Cunningham and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.tinyurl.com/2b3h3wnecouncilmember-jonescity-council
200688ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/03/2020Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold public hearings examining the feasibility of establishing a new Boys and Girls Club at Rose Playground., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/25vvwgumcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-thomascity-council
200687ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Authorizing the Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to hold joint hearings to examine the City?s preparedness to respond to hospital bed needs of the public during public health emergencies, and to explore ?Plan B? locations for temporary hospital sites., , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/29pjnm5xcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200694ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Also naming the 1300 block of South Capitol Street ?Mamie Nichols Way? to recognize, honor, and celebrate the legacy of Mamie Nichols and her dedication to the people of Point Breeze.tinyurl.com/22r23ze5councilmember-johnsoncity-council
200693ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Also naming the 3200 block of Reed Street ?Irene Russell Way? to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Irene Russell and her dedication to the Grays Ferry neighborhood.tinyurl.com/2am3e4e4councilmember-johnsoncity-council
200692ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Also naming the 1800 block of Wharton street ?Walter P. Lomax, Jr., M.D., Way? to recognize, honor, and celebrate Dr. Walter P. Lomax, Jr. for his leadership, dedication, philanthropy, and support of Black Philadelphians., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/28hhfr9acouncilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200691ResolutionADOPTED12/03/2020Also naming 24th Street, between Wharton and Reed Streets, ?Dorothy Allen Way,? to honor the life and legacy of Dorothy D. Allen.tinyurl.com/23bmtq93councilmember-johnsoncity-council
200690ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Authorizing the Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to conduct joint hearings to examine available options for protecting Philadelphians in the Philadelphia jail system and the Pennsylvania prison system from COVID-19., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2455freycouncilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200700ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/03/2020Also naming the 3600 Block of Haverford Avenue ?Rev. Dr. Andy Jenkins Way? to recognize, honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Andy Jenkins for his dedication and service to the Mantua community and the City of Philadelphia.tinyurl.com/2yr5pbjfcouncilmember-gauthiercity-council
200699ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Authorizing the Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee to hold hearings examining the economic impact of the Coronavirus-related restrictions on Philadelphia?s restaurants and other significantly affected businesses and to explore how these actions will impact the safety of our citizenry and the City of Philadelphia?s Five-Year Financial Plan., , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2aqq5acecouncilmember-bass councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oneill councilmember-oh councilmember-squillacity-council
200698ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Calling on the United States Congress to extend payroll tax relief to small and midsize essential businesses providing paid sick leave to their employees, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact legislation to expand paid sick leave eligibility for all essential workers., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/2b3qrvcpcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200697ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Also naming the 1500 block of Fitzwater street ?United Supreme Council Way? to recognize the United Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Northern Jurisdiction, USA, Inc., for their long track record of charitable works in Philadelphia., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/266wbpvocouncilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200696ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Also naming the 1800 block of South 20th Street ?Terrance Carpenter Way,? to honor the life and legacy of Terrance “Terry? Carpenter.tinyurl.com/23fdqzzacouncilmember-johnsoncity-council
200695ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Also naming the 2100 block of Federal Street ?Claudia Sherrod Way,? to honor the legacy of Claudia Sherrod.tinyurl.com/2d9qln56councilmember-johnsoncity-council
200705ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Recognizing December 9, 2020 through December 13, 2020 as Army Week in the City of Philadelphia., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/22qfuow6councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-green councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200704ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Recognizing and Honoring the Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia (KAAGP) on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/26bkp6jgcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200703ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Proclaiming January 13, 2021 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhancing the City?s Culture, Economy, and the Founding Ideals of Independence and Democracy., , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/259c5ntkcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-thomascity-council
200702ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Also naming Reed Street between 12th Street and 13th Street, as ?Mario Lanza Way?.tinyurl.com/29wgkbd2councilmember-squillacity-council
200701ResolutionADOPTED12/03/202012/10/2020Honoring and congratulating the Roman Catholic High School Mock Trial team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and the City Title in Philadelphia., , , , , , , tinyurl.com/22lupuvscouncilmember-bass councilmember-domb councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200718ResolutionADOPTED12/10/202012/10/2020Recognizing, honoring and celebrating the extraordinary career of W. Wilson Goode, Jr., distinguished four-term member of Philadelphia City Council from 2000-2016., tinyurl.com/2322ovbucouncil-president-clarke councilmember-parkercity-council
200717ResolutionADOPTED12/10/2020Honoring the life and legacy of Joey Temple., tinyurl.com/2cw5u2qscouncil-president-clarke councilmember-parkercity-council
200714BillLAPSED12/10/2020Amending Chapter 9-4100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ?Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces,? to revise provisions concerning leave time for public health emergencies, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions., , , , , tinyurl.com/2dd8wqhqcouncilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnsoncity-council
200709COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE12/03/2020Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an easement in the area bounded by Chestnut Street, 12th Street, Market Street, and 11th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.tinyurl.com/2cxd8pfucity-council
200708COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE12/03/2020Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1728 North Fifty-first street; and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Salima Cunningham and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.tinyurl.com/26e94c4mcity-council
200707COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE12/03/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200115, 200182, 200254, 200353, 200387, 200412, 200420, 200421, 200481, 200537, 200539, 200544, 200561, 200562, 200572, 200591, 200599, and 200600, which were passed by Council on November 19, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on December 1, 2020.tinyurl.com/29uwutjzcity-council
200706COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE12/03/202012/10/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200369, 200419, 200497, and 200498, which were passed by Council on November 12, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on December 1, 2020.tinyurl.com/2yfqnbyqcity-council
200731COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE12/10/2020Transmitting an ordinance resolution appointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.tinyurl.com/25ka6hnmcity-council
200730COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE12/10/2020December 8, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 200576 Bill No. 200613 Bill No. 200626 Bill No. 200656 Bill No. 200661 Bill No. 200677 – 45 days requested. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayortinyurl.com/2cfcvvmccity-council
200729COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE12/10/202012/10/2020December 3, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 200571 Bill No. 200575 Bill No. 200576 — 45 days requested Bill No. 200577 Bill No. 200578 Bill No. 200592 Bill No. 200595 Bill No. 200596 Bill No. 200598 Bill No. 200601 — Approval with amendments. Bill No. 200602 — Approval with amendments. Bill No. 200604 — Approval with amendments. Bill No. 2tinyurl.com/22ogv5afcity-council
200727ResolutionADOPTED12/10/202012/10/2020Recognizing Monday, December 14 to Friday, December 18, as PHLConnectED Week!, , , , , , tinyurl.com/2ypug34ocouncilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-jones councilmember-oneill councilmember-parker councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200721ResolutionADOPTED12/10/202012/10/2020Recognizing and honoring Rue Landau for her incredibly impactful work as Executive Director of both the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations and Fair Housing Commission, and congratulating her on her new career in academia as the ?Beck Professor? at Temple University Beasley School of Law., , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , tinyurl.com/27ua6ex4council-president-clarke councilmember-bass councilmember-brooks councilmember-domb councilmember-gauthier councilmember-gilmore-richardson councilmember-green councilmember-gym councilmember-henon councilmember-johnson councilmember-jones councilmember-oneill councilmember-oh councilmember-parker councilmember-quiones-snchez councilmember-squilla councilmember-thomascity-council
200733COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE12/10/2020Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200574-A, which was passed by Council on December 3, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on December 9, 2020.tinyurl.com/247vg634city-council
200732COMMUNICATIONPLACED ON FILE12/10/2020Transmitting an ordinance resolution confirming the appointment of Diana P. Cortes, Esq., as the City Solicitor.tinyurl.com/23u8fqc9city-council