Thursday, March 18, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210160ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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 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 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...
- Bill 210225HELD IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending Section 14-502, entitled “/CTR, Center City Overlay District” by establishing and adding a new subarea within th...
- Bill 210226ENACTED
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, for the purpose o...
- Bill 210227HELD IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” to revise the rules and requirements pertaining to tobacco retailers and tobacco retailer permits to allow tra...
- Bill 210228ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under...
- Bill 210229IN COMMITTEE
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by City Council proposing an amendment to the Educational Suppleme...
- Resolution 210230ADOPTED
Also naming the 1600 block of West York Street from North 16th Street to North 17th Street, as “Margaret Wells Way” to honor the life and legacy of Margaret Wells through her impact on the North Phila...
- Resolution 210231ADOPTED
Honoring the Forty-Ninth Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, for her distinguished career and accomplishments, on the occasion of Women’s History Month.
- Resolution 210232ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of March 21 through March 27, 2021, as “National Safe Place Week” in the City of Philadelphia, and calling for a citywide effort to create havens for young people from physical an...
- Resolution 210233ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the Defender Association of Philadelphia for their tireless pursuit of justice for our indigent population and designating the day of March 18, 2021 as “Public Defense Day” in...
- Resolution 210234ADOPTED
Supporting the "Live and Let Live" Campaign for the City of Philadelphia, to coordinate, engage, and promote activities to help eradicate the culture of gun violence.
- Resolution 210235ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to consider the equitable allocation of resources for the School District of Philadelphia under the American Rescue Plan.
- Resolution 210236ADOPTED
Honoring the advocacy of Bill Krebs in affirming the rights of all people with disabilities.
- Resolution 210237ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Camae Ayewa and Rasheedah Phillips for their cultural and artistic contributions to Philadelphia and for winning the 2021 Collide residency award from Arts at CERN on behal...
- Resolution 210238ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Drexel University Women and Men’s basketball teams for winning their respective Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title games and qualifying for the Women and Men’s 2...
- Resolution 210239ADOPTED
Recognizing March 2021 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to understand the symptoms of colorectal cancer and the importance of regular screenings; and increase access to screenings in underserved c...
- Resolution 210240IN COMMITTEE
Proposing an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the eligibility, selection, and removal of the Members of the Board of Education; relating to the...
- Resolution 210241ADOPTED
Recognizing Cohen Thompson, founder of Skate University, for his outstanding contributions and ongoing service to disadvantaged youth in his native West Philadelphia community.