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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, October 15, 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 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 O...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  2. Renaming and designating Chalfont Playground in Northeast Philadelphia as the "Corporal Jimmy O’Connor Memorial Playground".

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  3. Amending 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.

  4. Renaming 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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  5. Encouraging 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 just...

  6. 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...

  7. Declaring October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  8. Honoring 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.

  9. Providing 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 - Divis...

  10. Adding 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-relate...

  11. Amending 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.

  12. Bill 200560IN COMMITTEE

    Amending 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.

  13. Amending 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...

  14. Authorizing 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...

  15. Adding 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 rela...

  16. Honoring and recognizing the life and legacy of Alexander R. Horanzy for his heroic service and impact on Philadelphia and the United States of America.

  17. Authorizing 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 Oversi...

  18. Honoring and congratulating the Central High School Softball team, on their successful 2019 season and overall 10-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League.

  19. Appointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  20. COMMUNICATION 200568PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting 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...

  21. COMMUNICATION 200569PLACED ON FILE

    October 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...

  22. COMMUNICATION 200570PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution appointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.