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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, February 20, 2020

10:00 AMRoom 400

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Legislation acted on

Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.

  1. Amending Chapter 20-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Civil Service Preferences,” to provide for a civil service preference for qualified graduates of Career Technical Education Programs in the...

  2. Amending 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...

  3. 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 therewi...

  4. Approving 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 an...

  5. Authorizing 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 term...

  6. 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 o...

  7. Amending 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 m...

  8. To 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,...

  9. Amending 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, fro...

  10. Establishing no truck parking regulations on Belfield Avenue between North 20th Street and Wister Street, and Ogontz Avenue between West Somerville Avenue and Lindley Avenue.

  11. Resolution 200164IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing 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.

  12. Recognizing February as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awareness Month in Philadelphia.

  13. Honoring and recognizing the winningest coach in Philadelphia basketball history, William “Speedy” Morris, on the occasion of his retirement.

  14. Recognizing and honoring Phoebe A. Haddon for her appointment as Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia.

  15. Resolution 200168IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing 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 e...

  16. Recognizing Victim/Witness Services of South Philadelphia for 30 years of service to victims of violent crime in South Philadelphia.

  17. Recognizing and honoring Chris Kirchner on the occasion of her retirement as Executive Director at the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance.

  18. Declaring March 1-7, 2020 as Women in Construction Week in the City of Philadelphia.

  19. Recognizing 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.

  20. Recognizing the Police Athletic League of Philadelphia and welcoming the 50th Annual PAL Day at City Hall.

  21. Also naming East Passyunk Avenue between South Street and Bainbridge Street, as “Avenue of The Roots”.

  22. Resolution 200175IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing City Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and Creative/Innovative Economy to hold hearings regarding the Music Industry Task Force report and recommendations.

  23. Authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force.

  24. COMMUNICATION 200177PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting 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...