Thursday, February 18, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- 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...
- 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 200656ENACTED
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)
- 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.
- Bill 210004ENACTED
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)
- Bill 210006ENACTED
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)
- Resolution 210031ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Cecilia Thompson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210032ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Lisa Salley to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210033ADOPTED
Confirming the appointment of Reginald L. Streater, Esq., to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210123ADOPTED
Honoring Dr. Ala Stanford and the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium for their contribution to health and equity during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Resolution 210124ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210125ADOPTED
Recognizing February 2021 as Environmental Justice Month in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210127ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210129ADOPTED
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.
- Resolution 210130ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210131ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210132ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210133ADOPTED
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...
- Bill 210135-AAENACTED
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...
- Bill 210136ENACTED
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.
- Bill 210137ENACTED
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...
- 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...
- Bill 210139-AAENACTED
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...
- Resolution 210140ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210141ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Stephen Fulton on becoming the Junior Featherweight World Boxing Champion.
- Resolution 210142ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210143ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210144ADOPTED
Calling on Congress to pass the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act.
- Resolution 210145ADOPTED
Honoring Michael Masch, on the occasion of his passing, for a lifetime of dedicated service to the people of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210146ADOPTED
Calling on the National Football League to discontinue the practice “race norming” in their concussion compensation program.
- Resolution 210147ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210148ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210149ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the 2020-2021 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate, Cydney Brown, for her creativity, community work, and dedication to serving Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210150ADOPTED
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...
- Resolution 210151ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Deborah Archer for her new position as the first Black president of the American Civil Liberties Union.
- Resolution 210152ADOPTED
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.
- Resolution 210153ADOPTED
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...