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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, September 24, 2020

10:00 AMThis meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft® Teams. This remote session may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/

Transcript

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Legislation acted on

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

  1. Amending 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 pr...

  2. Amending 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 t...

  3. To 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 unde...

  4. To 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 u...

  5. 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...

  6. 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,...

  7. 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...

  8. Authorizing 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...

  9. 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.

  10. Urging 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 ongoin...

  11. Commemorating 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 disable...

  12. Calling 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 sta...

  13. Honoring 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.

  14. Calling 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 compen...

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

  16. Amending 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...

  17. Amending 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 mu...

  18. Amending 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 ri...

  19. Authorizing Mark Capriotti (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk café at 310 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions.

  20. Removing 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.

  21. Honoring 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 Int...

  22. Honoring the life and legacy of Bennie Swans, founding president of Philadelphia's nationally acclaimed Crisis Intervention Network.

  23. Declaring 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, cu...

  24. Honoring Richard M. Englert upon his retirement as Temple University’s President and his contributions to Temple and Philadelphia.

  25. Honoring 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...

  26. Honoring 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 boy...

  27. Authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Arts and Culture Task Force.

  28. 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 pursuan...

  29. 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...

  30. Recognizing 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 partnersh...

  31. Honoring 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.

  32. Recognizing and honoring WHO?MAG Distribution and founder Rob Schwartz on the occasion of its 10-year Anniversary in music distribution.

  33. COMMUNICATION 200513PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting 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.

  34. COMMUNICATION 200514PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting 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...

  35. COMMUNICATION 200515PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting 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 Cou...