civus
CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, March 12, 2020

10:00 AMRoom 400

Transcript

This session has an official stenographer transcript. Read and search it.

Legislation acted on

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

  1. 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 ser...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  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. 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 c...

  4. Amending 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...

  5. 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-...

  6. Calling Upon the Trump Administration to uphold the Collective Bargaining Rights of Federal Workers.

  7. Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to clarify that unlawful discrimination includes discrimination base...

  8. 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.

  9. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Milnor Street, from Bleigh Avenue to New State Road.

  10. Bill 200255IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing 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...

  11. Bill 200256IN COMMITTEE

    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 three-hundred forty-two feet southwest of Matthia...

  12. Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of Manton Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

  13. 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 G...

  14. Authorizing the construction, installation, ownership, use and maintenance of an open-air sidewalk café at 901-25 North Delaware Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

  15. Amending 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...

  16. Encouraging the National Committee of the Young Democrats of America to hold their 2021 Biennial Convention in the City of Philadelphia.

  17. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1421 Letterly Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 and Chapter 16-404 of The Philadelph...

  18. Calling 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...

  19. Recognizing 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.

  20. Authorizing 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.

  21. Recognizing 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...

  22. Resolution 200267WITHDRAWN FROM CALENDAR

    Calling 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 recognit...

  23. Recognizing Bringing Hope Home for providing years of emotional and financial support to local families with cancer.

  24. Authorizing the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special needs to hold public hearings regarding the parental rights of parents with disabilities.

  25. Calling 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 p...

  26. Appointing Jack Soloff to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  27. Reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  28. Recognizing and honoring the 80th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra.

  29. Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating the Academy of Vocal Arts on the occasion of its 85th Anniversary: 1934-2020.

  30. Urging 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.

  31. COMMUNICATION 200276PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting 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.

  32. COMMUNICATION 200277PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting 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 si...

  33. COMMUNICATION 200278PLACED ON FILE

    March 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...

  34. COMMUNICATION 200279PLACED ON FILE

    March 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...

  35. COMMUNICATION 200280PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution appointing Jack Soloff to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  36. COMMUNICATION 200281PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a Resolution reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  37. COMMUNICATION 200282PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting 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 D...

  38. COMMUNICATION 200283PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting 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 con...