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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, February 18, 2021

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. Bill 200604WITHDRAWN

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of certain areas of the land located within an area bounded by Byberry Road, Woodhaven Road, the Poquessing Creek, and adjacent...

  2. 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...

  3. 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.

  4. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  5. Appointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.

  6. Confirming the appointment of Diana P. Cortes, Esq., as the City Solicitor.

  7. Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refunding of cert...

    Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 No (member by member)

  8. Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements,” by amending Section 19-201, entitled “City Depositories,” by authorizing the City Treasu...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  9. Confirming the appointment of Cecilia Thompson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  10. Confirming the appointment of Lisa Salley to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  11. Confirming the appointment of Reginald L. Streater, Esq., to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  12. Honoring Dr. Ala Stanford and the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium for their contribution to health and equity during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  13. Commending Dr. Brenda A. Allen for being named one of the 10 most dominant historically black college leaders for 2021, and congratulating Lincoln University for earning the historic gift of $20 milli...

  14. Recognizing February 2021 as Environmental Justice Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  15. Honoring and recognizing Russell Kolins for his dedication to Philadelphia through his extensive work in security and risk management, and for his efforts to improve the safety and security of Philade...

  16. Celebrating the life and honoring the memory of John Chaney, as we recognize his groundbreaking accomplishments in the sport of basketball and his many contributions to our beloved City.

  17. Supporting the City’s plan to prioritize vaccinations for returning teachers, administrators, and school employees at large, and urging the City to follow through on the plan in a responsible and effi...

  18. Calling on President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and the 117th United States Congress to immediately implement President Biden’s plan to end the gun violence epidemic in cities and begin to appropriate the $9...

  19. Honoring and congratulating the Academy at Palumbo’s robotics team, the RoboGriffins, on their success at the 2021 CoderZ League Pro competition, where the robotics team was declared the world champio...

  20. Recognizing February 2021 as Love Your Library Month to honor libraries and the resources they provide communities, to show appreciation for library users, and to encourage Philadelphians to engage wi...

  21. Amending Chapter 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés” and Title 4, Subcode “A” of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Use Registration Permits,” by adding new provisions a...

  22. Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the unit block of Osborn Street.

  23. Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Employees Retirement Code,” by creating an early retirement program for certain employees working in or with the Department of Commerce, Av...

  24. Bill 210138IN COMMITTEE

    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...

  25. Amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Taxes and Rents - General,” by adding required conditions and information for reporting adjustments to taxable income, under certain terms a...

  26. Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuan...

  27. Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Stephen Fulton on becoming the Junior Featherweight World Boxing Champion.

  28. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1746 Annin Street, 2231, 2232, 2235, 2249, 2252, 2324 Cross Street, 2227 Fernon Street, 2224, 2256, 2305, 2309 Greenwich Street 2230 Reed Street, 2...

  29. Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold joint hearings with the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs, to examine the City’s role in...

  30. Calling on Congress to pass the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act.

  31. Honoring Michael Masch, on the occasion of his passing, for a lifetime of dedicated service to the people of Philadelphia.

  32. Calling on the National Football League to discontinue the practice “race norming” in their concussion compensation program.

  33. Honoring and congratulating Dr. Carl June on his receipt of the shared Dan David prize for his work at the University of Pennsylvania where he was a lead researcher in the development of the first per...

  34. Calling on Mayor James F. Kenney to establish and implement a COVID-19 “Operation Philly Special” mass vaccination campaign using the Philadelphia Eagles Lincoln Financial Field, the Black Doctors COV...

  35. Honoring and congratulating the 2020-2021 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate, Cydney Brown, for her creativity, community work, and dedication to serving Philadelphia.

  36. Recognizing the week of February 14, 2021 to February 20, 2021 as the first Black Girl Freedom Week to celebrate and honor Black girls and the unique challenges they face, as well as to invest in thei...

  37. Honoring and congratulating Deborah Archer for her new position as the first Black president of the American Civil Liberties Union.

  38. Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining current and best practices to ensure youth have a successful transition from foster care to thriving adulthood.

  39. Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia artist, musician, and anti-violence activist Michael “O.G. Law” Ta’Bon for his 15 years of work and advocacy on behalf of returning citizens, victims of crime, an...