Thursday, February 6, 2020
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 200006-AAENACTED
Providing 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 a...
- Bill 200008ENACTED
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 Ch...
- Bill 200015ENACTED
Providing 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 rev...
- Resolution 200040-AADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a preference in civil service examinations for any qualified graduate of a Career Technical Education program in the School D...
- Resolution 200042-AADOPTED
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 Departmen...
- Resolution 200056ADOPTED
Proposing 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 an...
- Resolution 200096ADOPTED
Initiating 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...
- Resolution 200105ADOPTED
Urging 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.
- Resolution 200110ADOPTED
Supporting the National League of Cities’ Leading Together Cities Agenda for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.
- Bill 200115ENACTED
Amending 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 h...
- Bill 200116ENACTED
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...
- Bill 200117ENACTED
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...
- Bill 200118ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-700, entitled “Development Standards,” by revising bulk and massing controls wi...
- Bill 200119IN COMMITTEE
Amending 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...
- Bill 200120ENACTED
Authorizing 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 p...
- Resolution 200121ADOPTED
Also 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 comm...
- Resolution 200122ADOPTED
Honoring Mabel “Chi” Chan and her lasting legacy and contributions to the Philadelphia community.
- Resolution 200123ADOPTED
Declaring 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...
- Resolution 200124ADOPTED
Declaring February 3-7, 2020 as “National Black Lives Matter at School Week of Action” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 200125ADOPTED
Recognizing February 2019 as “American Heart Month” and recognizing the American Heart Association for their work on educating Philadelphians about the risks of heart disease.
- Resolution 200126ADOPTED
Also naming East Venango Street, between Edgemont and Salmon Streets, as “Monsignor Joe’s Path”.
- Resolution 200127IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings to examine issues relating to missing and exploited children and youth in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 200128ADOPTED
Recognizing South Philadelphia rap group Young Flames for the positive themes in their music, including the anti-violence song “Guns Down”.
- Resolution 200129IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing 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 pr...
- Resolution 200130IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing 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 Philadelp...
- Resolution 200131ADOPTED
Honoring 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 th...
- Resolution 200132ADOPTED
Appointing Gosia Primavera to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 200133ADOPTED
Appointing Valerie Lyons to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 200134ADOPTED
Appointing Kathryn Bittner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 200135ADOPTED
Appointing Jonathan Dubrow to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
- Resolution 200136IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing 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.
- Resolution 200137ADOPTED
Recognizing the historical significance of Chinatown and honoring the vital contributions of Chinese-Americans on the 150th Anniversary of Chinatown in Philadelphia.
- COMMUNICATION 200138PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution approving Kathryn Bittner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
- COMMUNICATION 200139PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution approving Johnathan Dubrow to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
- COMMUNICATION 200140PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution approving Valerie Lyons to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
- COMMUNICATION 200141PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution approving Gosia Primavera to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
- COMMUNICATION 200142PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution approving Deborah Mahler to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
- COMMUNICATION 200143PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting 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 i...