Thursday, April 8, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 200625ENACTED
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-4700, to prohibit employers from requiring prospective employees to un...
- Bill 210001ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dexter Street and Lyceum Avenue and Green Lane; Baker Street and Leverington Avenue; Apple Street and Shurs Lane; Boone Street and Markle Street an...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210002ENACTED
Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 140902) approved March 4, 2015, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 224 and 232 by striking...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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 210079ENACTED
Authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and The Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (solely in its capacity as Operator and Manager of the City-owned Phi...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210118ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Manton street and South 18th street and South 16th street and South 21st street; South 20th street and Ellsworth street; Carlisle street and Wharton...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210119ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of South 15th street and Reed street; South 19th street and Reed street; South 18th street and Federal street; South 18th street and Morris street; Wha...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
- Bill 210178ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Frontenac Street from Levick Street to Devereaux Avenue.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210179ENACTED
Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Hammond Avenue between East Nedro Avenue and Crescentville Road.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210180ENACTED
Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 210251ADOPTED
Recognizing March 31, 2021 as International Transgender Day of Visibility to celebrate transgender and gender non-conforming people around the world, raise awareness about the unique struggles and dis...
- Resolution 210253ADOPTED
Congratulating Esteban Vera Jr., on his appointment to SEPTA’s board of directors, making him the first Latino person to serve on the transit agency’s governing body.
- Resolution 210254ADOPTED
Recognizing and congratulating Marcia L. Fudge on her confirmation to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
- Resolution 210255ADOPTED
Recognizing Philly Tech Sistas on their work to diversify the tech scene in Philadelphia, with special acknowledgement to Ashley Turner for leading the group and her dedication to this effort.
- Resolution 210256ADOPTED
Celebrating the Selection of Jericho Brown's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poems, The Tradition, for the 2021 “One Book, One Philadelphia” Program.
- Resolution 210258ADOPTED
Honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Fire Department.
- Resolution 210259ADOPTED
Honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick.
- Resolution 210260ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Fred Jenkins, Sr. for his work as a boxing coach and youth mentor and his retirement from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation after 45 years of service.
- Resolution 210261ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Diana C. Medley on the occasion of her retirement following 25 years of relentless dedication and service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
- Resolution 210262ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Herb Douglas, the oldest living African American Olympic medalist, for his many life achievements, on and off the track.
- Resolution 210263ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with...
- Resolution 210264ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Charlie “Uncle Bip” Bernard, Dean of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, Political Director, Chief Moral Officer, and the Grandfather of the Philadelphia Democratic City...
- Resolution 210265ADOPTED
Calling all social media companies to take a proactive role in fighting the Gun Violence epidemic nationwide by monitoring and removing inciting posts off platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Tw...
- Resolution 210266ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2001 N. Orianna Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210267ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their collaborative commitment to bring healing and justice to victims of child sexu...
- Resolution 210268ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Deb Haaland on the occasion of her becoming the 54th United States Secretary of the Interior and the first Native American woman to lead a cabinet-level department, particu...
- Resolution 210270ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia’s 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition Program Semifinalists. Thirty-eight students from nine of Philadelphia’s schools were named as Semifinalists in t...
- Resolution 210271ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with...
- Resolution 210272ADOPTED
Recognizing April 6, 2021 as National Library Workers Day to honor the commitment of library workers and the unique services they provide to local communities; and to support greater compensation and...
- Resolution 210273ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of April 5, 2021 to April 11, 2021 as National Public Health Week to celebrate public health, highlight issues critical to building healthier communities, and thank public health...
- Bill 210280ENACTED
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 1600 block of Olive Street.
- Bill 210281ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to a...
- Bill 210282ENACTED
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...
- Bill 210283HELD IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by changing the manner of imposition, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210284ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210285HELD IN COMMITTEE
Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210286ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Haldeman Avenue, both sides, from Clark Street to Red Lion Road, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210287ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Tomlison Road, both sides, from Bustleton Avenue to Lindsay Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210288ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Brookmont Road, both sides, from Ferndale Street to Medway Road, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210289ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Bridle Road, both sides, from Brookmont Road to Bartlett Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210290ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Chesworth Road, both sides, from Verree Road to Ferndale Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210291ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Ferndale Street, both sides, from Jeanes Street to Red Lion Road, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210292ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on Greymont Street, both sides, from Jeanes Street to Ferndale Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210293ENACTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with Chestnut Street Realty Limited Partnership, LP, for use by the City, of...
- Bill 210294IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of East Passyunk Avenue and surrounding areas.
- Resolution 210295ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Law & Government to hold hearings examining the decision to permanently move sheriff sales online, and further to explore the ramifications of and any unintended consequen...
- Resolution 210296ADOPTED
Recognizing and supporting the health and wellness of Black mamas and birthing people by acknowledging April 11-17, 2021, as “Black Maternal Health Week”.
- Resolution 210297ADOPTED
Urging the United States Senate to pass Senate Bill 1306, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 (also known as the “PRO Act”), and affirming the right of workers to form unions and organize...
- Resolution 210298ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring James Harry Calamia for his exceptional service to the Roxborough Community as the Executive Director of the Roxborough Development Corporation.
- Resolution 210299ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Keir Bradford-Grey for her astounding, impactful, and incomparable service to the City and its citizens as Chief Defender of the Defender Association of Philadelphia and congr...
- Resolution 210300ADOPTED
Calling upon the United States Congress to support the Biden Administration’s American Jobs Plan, a multi trillion-dollar plan to invest in American infrastructure and jobs over the next 8 years.
- Resolution 210301ADOPTED
Recognizing April 2021 as Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, and commending the Eagles Autism Foundation and Divine Providence Village for their vaccination initiative.
- Resolution 210302ADOPTED
Recognizing and congratulating Gail Harrity for her 24 years of dedicated, effective, and transformative leadership as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.
- Resolution 210303ADOPTED
Recognizing and celebrating Mental Health Partnerships on the 70th Anniversary of the organization’s founding.
- Resolution 210304ADOPTED
Council calls on The Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives to grant Philadelphia the ability to provide needed regulatory relief to local bars, restaurants, and other liquor licensees...
- Resolution 210305ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the West Catholic Preparatory High School Girls Basketball Team, the Lady Burrs, on winning the school's first ever PIAA state title against Mohawk with a 67-56 victory.
- Resolution 210306ADOPTED
Resolution to bring to Philadelphia the main celebrations of the 250th Anniversaries of the Navy and Marine Corps.
- Resolution 210307ADOPTED
Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by h...
- Resolution 210308ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee of Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Affairs to hold hearings on the City of Philadelphia’s Landmarks and Monuments Review process to propose changes to any landmarks or monume...
- Resolution 210309ADOPTED
Authorizing the City Council to hold hearings on the lack of diversity and inclusion on corporate boards in Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210310ADOPTED
Recognizing April 24, 2021 as the 20th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to provide a safe and effective option for the disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired controlled substances; and to mi...
- Resolution 210311ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with...
- Resolution 210312ADOPTED
Calling on the School District of Philadelphia to help combat anti-Asian hate by providing Asian American history lessons during Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month in May to further...
- Resolution 210313ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Dr. Carmen Febo, the longtime Executive Director of Taller Puertorriqueno Inc., on the occasion of her upcoming retirement.
- Resolution 210314ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Paul S. Beideman, the longtime President and CEO of Avenue of the Arts Inc., for his years of service in strengthening Philadelphia’s internationally recognized arts and cultu...
- Resolution 210315ADOPTED
Recognizing qFLIX Philadelphia - the largest LGBTQ+ film festival in the mid-Atlantic region - and its parent organization qFLIX USA, and calling on Facebook to unlock the organization’s qFLIX Worces...