Thursday, January 30, 2020
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Resolution 200041ADOPTED
Urging the Social Security Administration (SSA) to withdraw its proposed rule to review disability benefit eligibility every two years, which would put thousands of people in danger of losing their be...
- Resolution 200047ADOPTED
Authorizing Council to retain counsel to file a lawsuit compelling the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to carry out its obligation to protect the citizens of Pennsylvania by enacting, or authorizing muni...
- Resolution 200061ADOPTED
Supporting the inclusion of Mifflin Square Park and the 7th Street Corridor in the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts Creative Communities Pilot Initiative, as proposed by the Southeast Asian Mutual Ass...
- Resolution 200062ADOPTED
Also naming South Clarion Street, between Reed and Dickinson Streets, as “Anna DeFusco Way”.
- Resolution 200063ADOPTED
Authorizing the appointment of a Chief Ethics Officer for the Council of the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 200064ADOPTED
Authorizing requests to the Law Department to represent City Council in appeals from decisions of the Philadelphia Zoning Board of Adjustment and, if the Law Department declines to render such service...
- Resolution 200068ADOPTED
Approving the reappointment of Andre McCoy to the Veterans Advisory Commission.
- Bill 200075ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Ch...
- Bill 200076ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter calling on the Police Department to eliminate the practice of u...
- Bill 200077IN COMMITTEE
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Ch...
- Bill 200078IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City-County Consolidation,” by amending Section 2-112, entitled “City Commissioners,” to provide for a limitation on City Commissioners’ terms of o...
- Resolution 200079ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Fleet Services, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to motor vehicles to the newly-...
- Resolution 200080ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter calling on the Police Department to eliminate the practice of unconstitutional stop and frisk; and providing for the submission of the prop...
- Resolution 200081IN COMMITTEE
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide that City elected officials may become candidates for nomination or election to public office without first resigning from their...
- Bill 200082IN COMMITTEE
Amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Common Procedures and Requirements,” by providing for additional requirements with respect to the granting of variances by the Zoning Board...
- Bill 200083IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," by enacting a new Chapter 9-1800, entitled "Youth Residential Facility," to require an Opening P...
- Bill 200084IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by modifying the requirements regarding eligibility based on tax compliance in order to apply for certain tax abatement...
- Bill 200085ENACTED
Establishing a no parking regulation on Kingsessing Avenue, from Cemetery Avenue to South 62nd Street.
- Bill 200086ENACTED
Establishing a no parking regulation in the vicinity of Cemetery and Kingsessing Avenues.
- Bill 200087ENACTED
Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” to permit vending in certain areas in the vicinity of 56th Street between Haverford Avenue and Vine Street, 57th Street betw...
- Bill 200088IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes, and Collections,” to revise certain provisions of Section 19-1605 to provide parameters for reducing the accumulated indebtedness...
- Bill 200089IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Water and Sewer,” to revise certain provisions of Section 13-901 to impose restrictions on the termination of service.
- Bill 200090ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Energy Conservation,” by amending Section 9-3403, entitled “Solar Panel Incentives,” amending certain definitions, under certain terms and c...
- Bill 200091ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: S. 13th street and Kimball street; Juniper street and Catharine street; Carpenter street and S. 6th street; East Passyunk avenue and Kimball street...
- Bill 200092ENACTED
Authorizing Independence Park Hotel (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (“Property”), all under certain terms and...
- Bill 200093WITHDRAWN
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 3rd street and Fairmount avenue; Wildey street and Marlborough street; George street and N. 2nd street; Salmon street and Columbia avenue; Montg...
- Bill 200094ENACTED
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...
- Bill 200095ENACTED
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...
- Resolution 200096ADOPTED
Initiating action to establish a neighborhood improvement district in an area that generally includes both sides of North Broad Street from the north side of Spring Garden Street to the south side of...
- Resolution 200097ADOPTED
Recognizing January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and commending the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Inc. - Pennsylvania Chapter for their work promoting awareness about cervical cancer.
- Resolution 200098IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Committee on Labor & Civil Service to hold hearings regarding the safety and well-being of workers in the Sanitation Division of the Streets Department.
- Resolution 200099ADOPTED
Recognizing, honoring and celebrating the extraordinary career and legacy of Blondell Reynolds Brown, member of Philadelphia City Council from 2000-2020.
- Resolution 200100ADOPTED
Recognizing January as “National Human Trafficking Awareness Month” in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 200101ADOPTED
Declaring Philadelphia “the City of Sisterly Love” for 2020 in tribute to the 100th Anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment to the United States Constitution recognizing women’s suffrage...
- Resolution 200102ADOPTED
Declaring January 30, 2020 Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 200103IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to evaluate the efficacy of programs, services, initiatives and other supports that will be needed to support students in completing their commu...
- Resolution 200104ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the contributions of W.E.B. DuBois to higher education, preserving African American history, and his study of African American life; and further proclaiming the last Monday of...
- Resolution 200105ADOPTED
Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to enact House Bill 2140, which would protect against construction-related damage to adjoining properties by requiring contractors to purchase surety bonds.
- Resolution 200106ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Brian A. Hudson, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement following 45 years of loyal and dedicated service to the citizens of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including the...
- Resolution 200107IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to conduct hearings to consider how programs and policies of the Philadelphia Water Department and the Philadelphia Dep...
- Resolution 200108IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs to hold hearings to examine current and best practices on secondary transition services for Philadelphia public school students.
- Resolution 200109IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing City Council’s Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings regarding comprehensive qualitative and quantitative efforts to improve the ease of doing business in the City...
- Resolution 200110ADOPTED
Supporting the National League of Cities’ Leading Together Cities Agenda for the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.
- Resolution 200111ADOPTED
Celebrating the lives of Philadelphia area native and basketball phenom, Kobe Bryant, and that of his daughter Gianna Bryant, upon their tragic passing and honoring a distinguished legacy of athletic...
- Resolution 200112ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the 2019 Winners of PHL LIVE Center Stage.
- COMMUNICATION 200113PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Fleet Services, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to mo...
- COMMUNICATION 200114PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the...