Thursday, March 4, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Resolution 210010ADOPTED
Calling on the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement to adopt Environmental Social Governance criteria and request and disclose climate risk information from all relevant parties.
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210120ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and thereby imple...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210121ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director, under certa...
Roll call: 15 Yes, 2 No (member by member)
- Bill 210122-AENACTED
Amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Health Emergency Leave,” to establish leave time for public health emergencies, and modify existing provisions concerning the paid si...
- Resolution 210161ADOPTED
Commemorating the life and legacy of William ‘Cody’ Anderson, a legendary figure in talk radio, a pioneering leader in African-American owned radio and media, and a positive voice in the Black communi...
- Resolution 210162ADOPTED
Launching the establishment and funding of the Philadelphia Anti-Violence Resource Network to provide a one-stop clearinghouse of information and guide Philadelphians directly affected by violence in...
- Resolution 210163ADOPTED
Calling on the federal government to enact a plan by the end of President Biden’s first 100 days in office to cancel all student loan debt and begin the transition to education as a public good.
- Resolution 210164ADOPTED
Declaring March 7-14, 2021, during Women’s History Month, as Women in Construction (WIC) Week in the City of Philadelphia, and honoring Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) for their commitment to s...
- Resolution 210165ADOPTED
Honoring and commending Jennifer R. Clarke for her 15-year tenure as the Executive Director of the Public Interest Law Center and her strategic, pioneering, and transformative work to expand access to...
- Resolution 210166ADOPTED
Recognizing the Philadelphia Obituary Project for its work to provide dignity to homicide victims and solace to their families by remembering and honoring those victims’ lives.
- Resolution 210167ADOPTED
Designating Monday, March 1, 2021 as COVID-19 Remembrance Day in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210168ADOPTED
Recognizing and congratulating Renee Henderson, on the occasion of her retirement from Community Behavioral Health, after more than two decades of faithful and dedicated service.
- Resolution 210170ADOPTED
Congratulating Councilmember Cherelle L. Parker on her historic appointment as Board Chair of the Delaware River Port Authority (“DRPA”) and honoring her work as a board member and trailblazing leader...
- Resolution 210171ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the After School Activities and Partnerships (ASAP) Chess club for their bringing together over 150 clubs and 2,500 students across the City and being instrumental in Phila...
- Resolution 210172ADOPTED
Recognizing February 2021 as American Heart Month, and honoring the American Heart Association of Philadelphia for their work in providing health resources in Philadelphia, emphasizing the importance...
- Resolution 210173ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Lynette Medley and her daughter, Nya McGlone, for their menstrual hub, The SPOT Period; and for the work they have done to provide menstrual products and ongoing support for t...
- Resolution 210174ADOPTED
Recognizing the month of February as National African American Read-In Month, and honoring Dr. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas’ Humanizing Stories Project for its work to bring together diverse voices from the...
- Resolution 210175-AADOPTED
Refuting the article, “Contracting for Sex in the Pacific War,” which contradicts the historical consensus and evidence of the thousands of women forced into sexual slavery by the Japanese Imperial Ar...
- Bill 210177IN COMMITTEE
Authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Procurement, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multi-year Concession Agreement with German American Ma...
- Bill 210178ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Frontenac Street from Levick Street to Devereaux Avenue.
- Bill 210179ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Hammond Avenue between East Nedro Avenue and Crescentville Road.
- Bill 210180ENACTED
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210181IN COMMITTEE
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Greenwich street and 2nd street; Reed street and S. 4th street; Moyamensing avenue and Wharton street.
- Bill 210182IN COMMITTEE
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Morris street and S. 2nd street.
- Resolution 210183ADOPTED
Congratulating Bernard W. Smalley for being named President of the Board of Directors of City Trusts, making him the first Black President in the board’s 151 year history.
- Resolution 210184ADOPTED
Remembering Henrietta Lacks and honoring her contribution to modern medicine, including the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
- Resolution 210185ADOPTED
Commending and recognizing Michael Hand on the occasion of his retirement from his outstanding career with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and his service to the Philadelphi...
- Resolution 210186ADOPTED
Recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women’s History Month.
- Resolution 210187ADOPTED
Recognizing the Women’s March on Philadelphia during Women’s History Month 2021 and the organizers who hosted 4 consecutive marches from 2017-2020.
- Resolution 210188ADOPTED
Also naming the 2200 block of N. Salford as “Geo L. Myers Way,” in honor of George Linwood Myers III, to commemorate his legacy and long-time dedication to various Philadelphia organizations and as an...
- Resolution 210189ADOPTED
Recognizing Rochelle "Chellie" Cameron on the occasion of her appointment as chair of the U.S. Policy Council for Airports Council International.
- Resolution 210190ADOPTED
Urging the U.S. Congress to pass Senate Bill 475 and House Resolution 1320, which designate Juneteenth as a national holiday.
- Resolution 210191ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings regarding the potential of land-value taxation in and for Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210192ADOPTED
Calling on the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States to offer long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the borrowing needs of state and local governments and government units in the Un...
- Resolution 210193ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings examining best practices and new ideas for safely reopening the City of Philadelphia’s workspaces including office build...
- Resolution 210194ADOPTED
Honoring the athletes of the class of 2020 for their incomplete seasons and shortened high school athletic career due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Resolution 210195ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold hearings on a recently revealed memo from a Philadelphia Police Department Captain instructing his officers to increase pedestrian and motor vehicle...
- Resolution 210196ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 538, Dudley, 639 Cantrell Street, 2842-44 and 2846 Tulip Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16...
- Resolution 210197ADOPTED
In honor of Women’s History Month we take this opportunity to renew and Recognize March 10th as Harriet Tubman Day in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210198ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to obtain an update on the status of the City’s plan to ensure all parks or playgrounds owned or controlled by the...
- Resolution 210199ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings to obtain an update on the status of the City Council’s security camera program for Philadelphia’s playgrounds and...
- Resolution 210200ADOPTED
Recognizing March 8, 2021 as International Women’s Day to raise awareness of the adverse oppression and inequities that women have experienced and continue to experience globally; and to celebrate the...
- Resolution 210201ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committees on Commerce and Economic Development and Public Health and Human Services to conduct a joint hearing to review the past and current guidance for Restaurant Capacity; and, if...