Thursday, March 11, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 200628ENACTED
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 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 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 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...
- Bill 210160ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director.
- 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 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 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 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 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...
- Bill 210203ENACTED
Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of one or more Service Agreements between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and/or one or more other City-relat...
- Bill 210204ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Princeton Avenue, and the Delaware R...
- Bill 210205ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish a program in which the Cit...
- Bill 210206ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the...
- Bill 210207ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line,...
- Resolution 210208ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings examining the race gap in home appraisals and its impact on homeownership and wealth accumulation in P...
- Resolution 210209ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210210ADOPTED
Supporting a City of Philadelphia “Lights Out” Campaign and recognizing and honoring the Bird Safe Philly Coalition, the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia, and the Building Owners and Mana...
- Resolution 210211ADOPTED
Urging U.S. Senators Casey and Toomey, and the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1/S.R. 1, “For the People Act”.
- Resolution 210212ADOPTED
Recognizing and supporting working women and mothers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in honor of Women’s History Month and calling for a robust federal response to our nation’s first “She-cession”.
- Resolution 210213ADOPTED
Honoring Amanda Gorman, the first national youth poet laureate, for becoming the youngest poet to ever speak at a U.S. presidential inauguration.
- Resolution 210214ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia's own "Smokin'" Joe Frazier on the 50th Anniversary of his heavyweight championship win over Muhammad Ali in the "Fight of the Century".
- Resolution 210215ADOPTED
Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing tha...
- Resolution 210216ADOPTED
Commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Shawn W. Wilson, whose tireless advocacy against gun violence and racial injustice advanced community safety and expanded a powerful model of ne...
- Resolution 210217ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Father Judge High School Wrestling Team for their second consecutive win of the Philadelphia Catholic League Wrestling Championship in their 2019-2020 season.
- Resolution 210218ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to identify and examine potential systemic biases in oversight that create inequalities between Black and white led schools, resulting in fewer...
- Resolution 210219ADOPTED
Recognizing March 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month to increase understanding of chronic brain injury, reduce stigma, showcase the diversity of injury across demographics, and improve care and supp...
- Resolution 210220ADOPTED
Recognizing March 2021 as National Nutrition Month to educate Philadelphians on how to make informed food choices, and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits, while raising awareness of t...
- COMMUNICATION 210221PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200617, which was passed by Council on February 25, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on March 10, 2021.
- COMMUNICATION 210222PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210073, 210077, 210080, 210120, and 210121, which were passed by Council on March 4, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on March 10, 2021.
- COMMUNICATION 210223PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philade...
- COMMUNICATION 210224PLACED ON FILE
March 10, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council th...