Thursday, December 10, 2020
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 200085ENACTED
Establishing a no parking regulation on Kingsessing Avenue, from Cemetery Avenue to South 62nd Street.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200086ENACTED
Establishing a no parking regulation in the vicinity of Cemetery and Kingsessing Avenues.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200257ENACTED
Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of Manton Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200366ENACTED
Amending Section 19-1303(4) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties,” by modifying the start date of c...
Roll call: 11 Yes, 6 No (member by member)
- Bill 200389ENACTED
Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the sout...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200413ENACTED
Amending Section 9-1130 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Unlawful Credit Screening Practices in Employment,” by revising restrictions, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200479ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-3500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Criminal Record Screening Standards,” by amending definitions, revising restrictions, and amending and clarifying remedies, all under c...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 200491-AAFAILED
Calling on the Kenney administration to develop a plan to be more inclusive of City Council when creating and implementing emergency public safety measures and restrictions.
Roll call: 6 Yes, 11 No (member by member)
- Bill 200516ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by creating an overlay district entitled “/WYN, Wynnefield Overlay District,” to include certain areas...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200541ENACTED
Amending Chapter 21-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Boards and Commissions - Public Deliberations,” to require recording or transcription of certain meetings and provision to the public of ac...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200542ENACTED
Authorizing DSW1, LLC d/b/a Nifty Fifty’s (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk café at 2700 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148 (“Property”), all under certain terms and c...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200543ENACTED
Authorizing Stephen Garafolo (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior stairway at 3000 South 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19145 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditio...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200556ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 14 Yes, 3 No (member by member)
- Bill 200557ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200559ENACTED
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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200563ENACTED
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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200571ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Diamond Street, 11th Street, Norris Street, and Marvine Street.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200573ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by clarifying definitions and process regarding qualification for certain tax abatements based on tax delinquency, all...
Roll call: 13 Yes, 4 No (member by member)
- Bill 200575ENACTED
Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a pedestrian staircase to directly access Green Lane Bridge in the vicinity of 1 Leverington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200576ENACTED
Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” by revising and clarifying certain provisions, and making related changes, all under cert...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200577ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-200, entitled “Definitions” and Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning District...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200578ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Penrose Ferry Road from Penrose Avenue to its terminus northeastwardly there...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200588-AENACTED
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” to add disclosure requirements related to prior contract...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200589-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 17-100, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” by adding requirements related to the provision of information regarding the demographic characteristics of the employees of, and the labor f...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200590-AENACTED
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” and Chapter 17-1400, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Con...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200592ENACTED
Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within the area bounded by Wissahickon Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Fox Street, and Roberts A...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200593ENACTED
Amending Chapter 10-2000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use of Three-Dimensional Printer to Manufacture Firearms,” to change the Chapter title, to add definitions, to add additional prohibitions...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200595ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on portions of City Plan Nos. 32-S, 33-S, 40-S, 47-S, 48-S, and 53-S by placing on the City Plan Frances Harper Drive from Passyunk Avenue to Penrose Avenu...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200596ENACTED
Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 32-S, 33-S, 40-S, 46-S, 47-S, and 53-S by relocating the existing curblines and houselines along the southern side of West P...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200597ENACTED
Authorizing the paving of Frances Harper Drive from Passyunk Avenue to Penrose Avenue, Pollock Street from South 26th Street to Frances Harper Drive, Schuylkill Avenue from Passyunk Avenue extending n...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200598ENACTED
Authorizing the striking from City Plan Nos. 40-S, 47-S, and 48-S and abandonment of a certain right-of-way reserved for drainage purposes, located along the former Hartranft Street, west of 26th Stre...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200601ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/HVO, Haverford Vill...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200602ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/TSO, 30th Street Ov...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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,...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 Abstained (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 13 Yes, 4 No (member by member)
- 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.”
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200623ENACTED
Amending Bill No. 200286 (Approved June 26, 2020), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.”
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200653ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by modifying the amount of certain tax abatements, all under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200654ENACTED
Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obl...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200657ENACTED
Amending Bill No. 010267, entitled “Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Lancaster avenue, from Fifty-second street to Sixty-third street, both sides” to include and establish tow-away regula...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200659ENACTED
Establishing a no truck park regulation on Parkside Avenue, both sides, from 50th Street to Belmont Avenue, 50th Street, both sides, from Parkside Avenue to Jefferson Street, Jefferson Street, both si...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200660ENACTED
Establishing a no truck park regulation on Henry Avenue, both sides, from Allegheny Avenue to Abbotsford Avenue.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200661ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of structural artwork consisting of metal manhole covers and traffic signs located in the vicinity of 6200 Osage Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143, and authorizing...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200663ENACTED
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Bicycle Lanes,” by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 200679ADOPTED
Recognizing, congratulating, and honoring State Representative Joanna McClinton (191st State House District) on being elected by her peers to serve as the Democratic Caucus Leader, making her the Hous...
- Resolution 200680ADOPTED
Declaring each Friday in December of 2020 as “Shop Black Business Friday” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 200682ADOPTED
Approving the appointment of Ismail Shahid as a member of the Board of Commissioners of the Philadelphia Housing Authority.
- Resolution 200683ADOPTED
Calling on the Archdiocese of Philadelphia to keep John W. Hallahan Catholic Girls High School and Bishop McDevitt High School open and to engage with students, alumni, board, and other stakeholders i...
- Resolution 200684ADOPTED
Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 107th Founder’s Day.
- Resolution 200685ADOPTED
Recognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 101st Founder’s Day.
- Resolution 200686ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia labor leader James Moran.
- Resolution 200689ADOPTED
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the West Parkside Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbe...
- Resolution 200691ADOPTED
Also naming 24th Street, between Wharton and Reed Streets, “Dorothy Allen Way,” to honor the life and legacy of Dorothy D. Allen.
- Resolution 200692ADOPTED
Also naming the 1800 block of Wharton street “Walter P. Lomax, Jr., M.D., Way” to recognize, honor, and celebrate Dr. Walter P. Lomax, Jr. for his leadership, dedication, philanthropy, and support of...
- Resolution 200693ADOPTED
Also naming the 3200 block of Reed Street “Irene Russell Way” to recognize, honor, and celebrate the life and legacy of Irene Russell and her dedication to the Grays Ferry neighborhood.
- Resolution 200694ADOPTED
Also naming the 1300 block of South Capitol Street “Mamie Nichols Way” to recognize, honor, and celebrate the legacy of Mamie Nichols and her dedication to the people of Point Breeze.
- Resolution 200695ADOPTED
Also naming the 2100 block of Federal Street “Claudia Sherrod Way,” to honor the legacy of Claudia Sherrod.
- Resolution 200696ADOPTED
Also naming the 1800 block of South 20th Street “Terrance Carpenter Way,” to honor the life and legacy of Terrance "Terry” Carpenter.
- Resolution 200697ADOPTED
Also naming the 1500 block of Fitzwater street “United Supreme Council Way” to recognize the United Supreme Council, Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, Prince Hall Affiliation, Norther...
- Resolution 200698ADOPTED
Calling on the United States Congress to extend payroll tax relief to small and midsize essential businesses providing paid sick leave to their employees, and the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enac...
- Resolution 200700ADOPTED
Also naming the 3600 Block of Haverford Avenue “Rev. Dr. Andy Jenkins Way” to recognize, honor and celebrate the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Andy Jenkins for his dedication and service to the Mantua c...
- Resolution 200701ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Roman Catholic High School Mock Trial team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and the City Title in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 200702ADOPTED
Also naming Reed Street between 12th Street and 13th Street, as “Mario Lanza Way”.
- Resolution 200703ADOPTED
Proclaiming January 13, 2021 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to Celebrate and Commemorate the Proud Heritage of Korean Americans and their Invaluable Contributions to Enhancing the City’s Cultu...
- Resolution 200704ADOPTED
Recognizing and Honoring the Korean American Association of Greater Philadelphia (KAAGP) on the Occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
- Resolution 200705ADOPTED
Recognizing December 9, 2020 through December 13, 2020 as Army Week in the City of Philadelphia.
- Bill 200710ENACTED
Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries for certain permit parking districts, and by establishing a new permit parking distri...
- Bill 200711ENACTED
Amending Section 12-2705 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Issuance of Resident Parking Permits,” to address the rules regarding issuance of resident parking permits, all under certain terms and con...
- Bill 200712ENACTED
Amending Section 12-2705 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Issuance of Resident Parking Permits,” to address the cost of resident parking permits for certain low-income individuals, all under certai...
- Bill 200713ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Master Street and 6th Street.
- Resolution 200715ADOPTED
Appointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.
- Resolution 200716ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Diana P. Cortes, Esq., as the City Solicitor.
- Resolution 200717ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Joey Temple.
- Resolution 200718ADOPTED
Recognizing, honoring and celebrating the extraordinary career of W. Wilson Goode, Jr., distinguished four-term member of Philadelphia City Council from 2000-2016.
- Resolution 200719ADOPTED
Congratulating and honoring Joseph A. Lukaitis, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement from the Philadelphia Police Department after 24 years of dedicated service to the residents of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 200720ADOPTED
Celebrating the 50th Birthday of PBS.
- Resolution 200721ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Rue Landau for her incredibly impactful work as Executive Director of both the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations and Fair Housing Commission, and congratulating her o...
- Resolution 200722ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the West Philly Panthers for their success in competing in the 2020 American Youth Football National Championship in Kissimmee, Florida.
- Resolution 200723ADOPTED
Calling upon the United States Congress, including members of its Pennsylvania delegation, to support the passage of HR 8113, which recognizes the inherent authority of the people of Puerto Rico to ca...
- Resolution 200724ADOPTED
Recognizing and Honoring Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, and Katalin Kariko, PhD, for their visionary discoveries at the University of Pennsylvania leading to development of the messenger ribonucleic acid tec...
- Resolution 200725ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Academy at Palumbo Boys Volleyball team, on their successful 2019 season and overall 15-6 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
- Resolution 200726ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia Police Captain Frank Milillo.
- Resolution 200727ADOPTED
Recognizing Monday, December 14 to Friday, December 18, as PHLConnectED Week!
- Resolution 200728ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring legendary jazz host Bob Perkins for his accomplishments and contributions to radio and print media in Philadelphia.
- COMMUNICATION 200729PLACED ON FILE
December 3, 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 200730PLACED ON FILE
December 8, 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 200731PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance resolution appointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.
- COMMUNICATION 200732PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance resolution confirming the appointment of Diana P. Cortes, Esq., as the City Solicitor.
- COMMUNICATION 200733PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200574-A, which was passed by Council on December 3, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on December 9, 2020.