Thursday, November 12, 2020
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- 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 200182ENACTED
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...
- Bill 200254ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Milnor Street, from Bleigh Avenue to New State Road.
- Bill 200353ENACTED
Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Local Bidding Preferences,” to amend reporting requirements to require the establishment of local business usage goals and reporting on reac...
- Bill 200369ENACTED
Authorizing City Officials to file Articles of Incorporation to establish a Non-Profit Corporation that shall be called The Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund for the purpose of reducing poverty in Phil...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200387ENACTED
Amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new Section, entitled “Good Parking Jobs for Philadelphia Review Committee,” to provide for the creation of an advisory body to consider the quality of jobs and...
- Bill 200412ENACTED
Amending Chapter 10-2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Hate Crimes,” to provide for penalties for criminal conduct involving misuse of the 911 emergency response system motivated by hatred towar...
- Bill 200419ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Director of Finance.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200420ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, inclu...
- Bill 200421ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, inclu...
- Bill 200425-AENACTED
Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” by creating a new Chapter 6-1300 entitled “Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces,” to promote a healthy environment that protects the public...
- Bill 200497ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200498ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200537ENACTED
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560) approved July 10, 2018, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the...
- Bill 200539ENACTED
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 one-hundred fifty-six feet southwest of Matthias...
- Bill 200544ENACTED
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Residential Property Wholesalers,” to regulate the solicitati...
- Bill 200561ENACTED
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...
- Bill 200562ENACTED
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...
- Bill 200572ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of E. Godfrey Avenue from Tabor Avenue to Whitaker Avenue.
- Bill 200574-AENACTED
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to commercial leases and provide eviction and financial relief to restaurant businesses that operate on leased premises, all under...
- Bill 200591ENACTED
Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Newsstands,” by expanding the allowable items newsstands can sell and offer, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 200599ENACTED
Constituting the Twenty-Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one...
- Bill 200600ENACTED
Constituting the Twenty-Fourth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one...
- Resolution 200606ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Kristen Welker for her outstanding, poised, and professional performance as moderator of the second and final 2020 Presidential Debate.
- Resolution 200607ADOPTED
Calling on the Philadelphia Police Department and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services to increase reliance on trained behavioral health providers when responding t...
- Resolution 200608ADOPTED
Recognizing College Possible Philadelphia and its first cohort of college graduates.
- Resolution 200609ADOPTED
Formally apologizing on behalf of the Council of the City of Philadelphia for the decisions and events preceding and leading to the devastation that occurred on May 13, 1985, and establishing an annua...
- Resolution 200610ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Field Hockey team, on their successful 2019 season and conference 10-0 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
- Bill 200613ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning” by creating a new Strawberry Mansion /NCO bounded by Lehigh Avenue, 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, Conrail R...
- Bill 200614ENACTED
Amending Section 9-1130 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Unlawful Credit Screening Practices in Employment,” by revising conditions on the use of credit information for adverse employment actions,...
- Bill 200615IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” by adding new sections to create a searchable database of mural arts in the City, adding notice requirements, comm...
- Bill 200616ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, inclu...
- Bill 200617ENACTED
Authorizing an initial 10-year conversion of the current Term with up-to two 5- year Renewal Terms for a Lease Agreement the City has entered into with the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for operat...
- Bill 200618ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Donation Bins,” to modify the locations at which donation bins shall be permitted; all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 200619ENACTED
Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport, the Director of Commerce, the Commissioner of Public Property, the Streets Commissioner and the Water Commissioner, or an...
- Bill 200620ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offic...
- Bill 200621ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all Ci...
- Bill 200622ENACTED
Amending Bill No. 200285 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026 inclusive.”
- Bill 200623ENACTED
Amending Bill No. 200286 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.”
- Bill 200624ENACTED
Approving a Second Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $11,311,404 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding, all under certain terms and condit...
- Bill 200625ENACTED
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-4700, to prohibit employers from requiring prospective employees to un...
- Bill 200626ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by relocating the southeasterly houseline and curbline of Christopher Columbus Boulevard, from Washington Avenue to Chris...
- Bill 200627ENACTED
Authorizing ARD 1105 Walnut LLC or a subsequent owner to install, own and maintain various encroachments at 1101-07 Walnut Street & 138-140 11th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 200628ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 200629ADOPTED
Recognizing November 8 through November 14, 2020 as National Apprenticeship Week and honoring ApprenticeshipPHL and the District 1199c Training and Upgrading Fund for its continued commitment to provi...
- Resolution 200630ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committees on Children and Youth and Education to conduct joint hearings on protocols and decision-making processes in place to protect the health and safety of young people as the Sch...
- Resolution 200631ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia City Commissioners and the hard-working members of their staff for their around the clock work during the 2020 General Election, and for ensuring that every v...
- Resolution 200632ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Ronald R. Donatucci, Sr., a dedicated public servant and renowned political leader.
- Resolution 200633ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1615 N. 6th Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 200634ADOPTED
Honoring Kindred Arts and Little Giant Creative on the occasion of Monumental Tour’s public art exhibit in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 200635ADOPTED
Authorizing the Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold ongoing hearings regarding the City of Philadelphia’s Coronavirus Recovery Plan including, but not limited to, ongoing applic...
- Resolution 200636ADOPTED
Authorizing City Council’s Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee to hold hearings investigating and seeking solutions for problems with the OnePhilly system in light of ongoing...
- Resolution 200637ADOPTED
Proclaiming November 15-22, 2020, as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Philadelphia and honoring organizations, advocates, and City workers for their work supporting Philadelphia’s mo...
- Resolution 200638ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Franklin Towne Charter Girls Soccer team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 16-0-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
- Resolution 200639ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the state of breast cancer incidence and mortality in Philadelphia; the impact of the closure of the Susan G. K...
- Resolution 200640ADOPTED
Calling on the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate to hold hearings on voter suppression and voter intimidation during the 2020 United States presidential election.
- COMMUNICATION 200641PLACED ON FILE
November 1, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council...
- COMMUNICATION 200642PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200392, which was passed by Council on October 22, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on November 10, 2020.
- COMMUNICATION 200643PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200158, 200159, 200163, 200179, 200185, 200186, 200187, 200209, 200210, 200211, 200252, 200259, 200373, 200388, 200415, 200422, 200423, 200495, 2...
- COMMUNICATION 200644PLACED ON FILE
November 10, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning with my signature Bill No. 200538, which was passed by Council at its session...
- COMMUNICATION 200645PLACED ON FILE
November 10, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 200417, which was passed by Council at its sessio...
- COMMUNICATION 200646PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund,...
- COMMUNICATION 200647PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue F...
- COMMUNICATION 200648PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance amending Bill No. 200285 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026 inclusive.
- COMMUNICATION 200649PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance amending Bill No. 200286 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.
- COMMUNICATION 200650PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 238 by relocating the southeasterly houseline and curbline of Christopher Columbus Boulevard, from...
- COMMUNICATION 200651PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance approving a Second Substantial Amendment to the Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $11,311,404 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act funding, all unde...
- COMMUNICATION 200652PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing an initial 10-year conversion of the current Term with up-to two 5-year Renewal Terms for a Lease Agreement the City has entered into with the First Tee of Greate...