Thursday, April 15, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 200189LAPSED
Amending Chapter 6-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Nuisance Health Establishments,” by adding a definition for Supervised Injection Sites, creating a presumption that they are Nuisance Health...
- 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.
Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 Absent (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 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...
- 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 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...
- Bill 210320ENACTED
To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive.
- Bill 210321ENACTED
To adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget.
- Bill 210322ENACTED
Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.
- Bill 210323HELD IN COMMITTEE
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 210324ENACTED
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 210325ENACTED
Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Employees Retirement Code,” by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected de...
- Bill 210326ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on both sides of Sackett Street from Cottman Avenue to Ryan Avenue.
- Bill 210327ENACTED
Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on both sides of Saint Vincent Street from Sackett Street to Hawthorne Street.
- Bill 210328ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offic...
- Bill 210329-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to require the use and disclosure of uniform screening criteria for...
- Bill 210330-AENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” by adding a new Section 9-810, entitled “Prospective Tenant Screening Practices,” to regulate the application and selec...
- Bill 210331ENACTED
Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, the “Health Code,” to add a section establishing reporting and employment requirements related to changes in ownership or of the license holder of long-term...
- Bill 210332-AENACTED
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.
- Bill 210333ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Greenwich street and 2nd street; Reed street and S. 4th street; Moyamensing avenue and Wharton street.
- Bill 210334ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Morris street and S. 2nd street.
- Resolution 210335IN COMMITTEE
Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, and 2022 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.
- Resolution 210336IN COMMITTEE
Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, and incorporating Revi...
- Resolution 210337ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Frank L. Stephens, Jr., and recognizing his work at the Free Library of Philadelphia and his dedication to elevating Black Art and Stories.
- Resolution 210338ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on the Environment and the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to conduct joint hearings on building decarbonization in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210339ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing community garden leaders for their stewardship and service on the occasion of Earth Day 2021.
- Resolution 210340ADOPTED
Calling on the City of Philadelphia Office of Fleet Management to develop and execute a Request for Proposals for additional electric vehicles and charging station infrastructure for such vehicles in...
- Resolution 210341ADOPTED
Recognizing April 22, 2021 as Earth Day in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210342ADOPTED
Honoring and thanking the Philadelphia Energy Authority for its Solar Savings Grant Program.
- Resolution 210343ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Donald McGrogan, and recognizing his lifelong dedication to family, friends, and advancing the labor movement of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210344ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings to determine how the City of Philadelphia should best use the one-time opportunity to create permanent...
- Resolution 210345ADOPTED
Standing in solidarity with residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the midst of repeated eruptions of the La Soufrière volcano, and encouraging Philadelphians to offer their support in whateve...
- Resolution 210346ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Imhotep Charter boys basketball team, on their successful 2020-2021 season and overall undefeated record in the Philadelphia Public League boys basketball championships...
- Resolution 210347ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring One Million Black Women, an initiative launched by Goldman Sachs, Black women-led organizations, and other partners, which will commit $10 billion in direct investment capital...
- Resolution 210348ADOPTED
Calling on the National Collegiate Athletic Association to reevaluate its policies and practices related to gender equity; and to implement steps to close gender gaps in all sports and divisions.
- COMMUNICATION 210349PLACED ON FILE
April 9, 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 t...
- COMMUNICATION 210350PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, and 2022 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.
- COMMUNICATION 210351PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2022 through 20...
- COMMUNICATION 210352PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive.
- COMMUNICATION 210353PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget.
- COMMUNICATION 210354PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.
- COMMUNICATION 210355PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ‘Business Income and Receipts Taxes,’ by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
- COMMUNICATION 210356PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.
- COMMUNICATION 210357PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund,...
- COMMUNICATION 210358PLACED ON FILE
Mayor Kenney Sixth Budget Address to City Council Strictly embargoed for delivery Mayor Kenney delivered his sixth budget address to City Council on April 15, 2021. This is the text of his speec...
- COMMUNICATION 210359PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210001, 210002, 210079, 210118, 210119, 210136, 210137, 210178, 210179, and 210180, which were passed by Council on April 8, 2021, were signed by...