Thursday, February 4, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Resolution 210008ADOPTED
Honoring the 90th North Atlantic Regional Conference of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., and Declaring March 4, 2021 as “Alpha Kappa Alpha Day” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210009ADOPTED
Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the Occasion of its 29th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair.
- Resolution 210011ADOPTED
Calling on Congress to pass HR 6422 to create a National Infrastructure Bank.
- Resolution 210012ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Ted Kirsch for his lifelong commitment to educating children, empowering and supporting teachers, and strengthening the Labor movement.
- Resolution 210013ADOPTED
Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia’s Living Legends: Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett, Rev. Gregory Holston, Rev. Mark Tyler, Deputy Police Commissioner Melvin Singleton, State Representative Joanna McClinton...
- Resolution 210014ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of esteemed Philadelphia entrepreneur and restauranteur, KeVen Parker.
- Resolution 210015ADOPTED
Honoring Henry Aaron for a lifetime of pioneering achievements as a professional athlete and civil rights champion.
- Resolution 210016ADOPTED
Also naming the 1300 block of South Street “KeVen Parker Way,” to honor and celebrate the legacy of KeVen Parker.
- Resolution 210017ADOPTED
Also naming the 7000 block of Woodland Avenue “Paul ‘Earthquake’ Moore Way” to honor and celebrate Paul “Earthquake” Moore for a lifetime of devoted service to the Southwest Philadelphia community.
- Resolution 210018ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2001 Pemberton Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210019ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 833 E. Madison Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210020ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1736 and 1738 Bodine Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210021ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1907 N. Phillip Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210022ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2006 N Lawrence Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210023ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2031 Orkney Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210024ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2034 Hope Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210025ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2249 Waterloo Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210026ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2451 N 6th Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210027ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2661 N Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210028ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4257 N Fairhill Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210029ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 4338 Tackawanna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210035ADOPTED
Recognizing the outstanding work of Deborah Diamond as President of Campus Philly upon her departure from the organization.
- Resolution 210036ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Dr. Rachel Levine upon her appointment to Assistant Health Secretary in the administration of President Joseph Biden and recognizing her outstanding contributions to the sa...
- Resolution 210037ADOPTED
Recognizing AJC Philadelphia for its work with We Are Here! and ORT in the 2021 commemoration of International Holocaust Remembrance Day and further acknowledging January 27th as International Holocau...
- Resolution 210038ADOPTED
Authorizing the creation of a Zoning Code Review Commission to evaluate and recommend improvements to Philadelphia’s Zoning Code.
- Resolution 210039ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Paul Deegan on his retirement, after more than 30 years of service to PIDC and more than 45 total years of service to the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210040ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210042ADOPTED
Supporting House Resolution 25, which would initiate investigations and call for the sanction, including removal from the House of Representatives, of members who have sought to overturn the 2020 Pres...
- Resolution 210043ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Dr. Kizzmekia Corbett for her leadership and achievement on the National Institutes of Health’s COVID-19 vaccine research.
- Resolution 210044ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Stacey Abrams for her leadership as the founder of Fair Fight Action and The New Georgia Project, and her achievement in fighting voter suppression.
- Resolution 210047ADOPTED
Honoring and celebrating the legendary record label, Philadelphia International Records, on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary.
- Bill 210073ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for expansion of the Board of License and Inspection...
- Bill 210074ENACTED
Repealing Chapter 21-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Police Advisory Board,” and replacing it with a new Chapter 21-1200 that reconstitutes and renames the board as the “Citizens Police Overs...
- Bill 210075ENACTED
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.
- Bill 210076ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a parcel of land situate at 2401 Chestnut Street, for further...
- Bill 210077ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Department of Planning and Development.
- Bill 210078-AENACTED
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.
- Bill 210079ENACTED
Authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and The Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (solely in its capacity as Operator and Manager of the City-owned Phi...
- Bill 210080ENACTED
Amending Section 20-610 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Statement of Financial Interests,” by revising the required conditions and information for filing, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210081ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability;” Section A-906, entitled “Property License Fees;” Chapter 14-604, entitled “Accessory Uses and S...
- Bill 210082ENACTED
Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by amending Chapter 17-1400, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” to provide procedures a...
- Bill 210083IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by expanding the distressed business tax credit to include businesses impacted by COVID-19 restriction...
- Resolution 210084ADOPTED
Commending the Philadelphia 76ers in creating the Buy Black Program to support Black-owned small businesses.
- Resolution 210085ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for expansion of the Board of License and Inspection Review; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the el...
- Resolution 210086ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia natives Sinceré Harris and Erin Wilson for their new positions as White House Liaison for the Environmental Protection Agency and Special Assistant to the Pres...
- Resolution 210087ADOPTED
Recognizing February 2021 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awareness Month in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210088ADOPTED
Commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Russell Meddin, whose tireless advocacy for vibrant public space and public bike share led to millions of Philadelphians enjoying and celebratin...
- Resolution 210089IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings examining the feasibility of a multi-state reciprocity program for witness relocation using United States Department of...
- Resolution 210090IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings to examine more equitable solutions to crime scene cleanup policies that place the logistical and financial burden on th...
- Resolution 210091IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Intergenerational Affairs and Aging to hold public hearings examining solutions to the ongoing housing crisis impacting senior Philadelphians.
- Resolution 210092ADOPTED
Honoring Stephanie Resnick on her receipt of the prestigious Judge Learned Hand Award from the American Jewish Committee in Philadelphia for her distinguished legal career.
- Resolution 210093ADOPTED
Recognizing the work of William R. Sasso upon his transition from his role as Chairman of Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young to Chairman Emeritus.
- Resolution 210094ADOPTED
Appointing Andrew Goodman to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
- Resolution 210095IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings to review the motor vehicle stop of a young mother and her two-year old son and resulting police activities as well as other in...
- Resolution 210096ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the St Joseph’s Preparatory School Football Team, on their successful 2020 season and overall 6-0 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League.
- Resolution 210097ADOPTED
Thanking Congress for passing the Save Our Stages Act and urging the Small Business Administration to equitably promote and distribute funds while continuing to support and invest in the arts and cult...
- Resolution 210098ADOPTED
Appointing Chris Barnes to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
- Resolution 210099ADOPTED
Appointing Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
- Resolution 210100ADOPTED
Appointing Adam Zaken to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
- Resolution 210101ADOPTED
Appointing Allison Harvey Hindman to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
- Resolution 210102ADOPTED
Appointing Monica Thompson to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
- Resolution 210103ADOPTED
Appointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.
- Resolution 210104ADOPTED
Recognizing February 7, 2021 as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and honoring the work of Bebashi in providing access to culturally sensitive high-quality healthcare, HIV/AIDS services, health ed...
- Resolution 210105ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of February 1, 2021 to February 7, 2021 as National Gun Violence Survivors Week to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence, and uplift the resilient voices of...
- Resolution 210106ADOPTED
Expressing support for longtime Philadelphia news anchor Ukee Washington, and standing with all impacted employees at CBS3, amid reports of gross misconduct at the network.