Thursday, April 29, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 200348ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/WCS, West Chestnut Str...
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...
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 210159ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use Regulations,” by amending the Retail Sales Use Category and Us...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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,...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- 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...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210246ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of the land located within an area bounded by Delaware Expressway, Richmond Street, Lewis Street, Delaware...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210247ENACTED
Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 63rd Street, Lansdowne Avenue, Felton Street, Haddington Lane, Edg...
Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210249ENACTED
Amending various chapters of the Philadelphia Code to amend the definitions of certain terms, and provide protections for persons affected by coercive control, including in the context of employment d...
Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 No (member by member)
- Resolution 210365ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Philadelphia’s public gardens.
- Resolution 210366ADOPTED
Authorizing the creation of a “Special Committee on City Infrastructure Projects under the American Jobs Plan”, to develop and recommend strategies for implementing, leveraging, and ensuring inclusion...
- Resolution 210367ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Sister Maureen McGarrity for her commitment to the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, leadership to Holy Family University and service to Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210368ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Sister Francesca Onley and acknowledging her lifelong commitment to her faith, family, and Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth, Holy Family University, and Philadelp...
- Resolution 210369ADOPTED
Congratulating the St. Huberts Cheerleading team for winning the 2021 PIAA Competitive Spirit State Championship.
- Resolution 210370ADOPTED
Recognizing Tarik Khan’s incredible leadership and contributions to the health and well-being of Philadelphians and extending appreciation and admiration for his efforts to vaccinate Philadelphia resi...
- Resolution 210371ADOPTED
Calling for the establishment of a "Philly Youth Act" to reduce gun violence and foster, coordinate, and promote peace treaties amongst our Philadelphia youths.
- Resolution 210373ADOPTED
Calling upon the United States Congress to admit Washington, District of Columbia as the 51st state in our Union.
Roll call: 15 Yes, 2 No (member by member)
- Resolution 210374ADOPTED
Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to reject Senate Bill 275, which would restrict municipalities from addressing climate change through legislating energy and heati...
- Resolution 210376ADOPTED
Also naming the 2700 block of N. 21st Street “Dr. Ala Stanford Way”, to recognize, honor, and celebrate the legacy of Dr. Ala Stanford and her dedication to the people of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210377ADOPTED
Recognizing April 30th as Vietnamese Heritage and Freedom Flag Day as a Symbol of the Contributions of the Vietnamese-American Community in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210378ADOPTED
Honoring historian and educator Kerry L. Bryan on the occasion of her 70th birthday.
- Resolution 210379ADOPTED
Proclaiming the Week of May 7, 2021 to May 15, 2021 as the 11th annual Philly Tech Week presented by Comcast, and honoring the broad and vibrant Philadelphia technology community.
- Bill 210388ENACTED
Amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades,” to modify licensing and conduct requirements applicable to contractors; all under certain terms and conditions.
- Bill 210389ENACTED
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” and Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Pr...
- Bill 210390ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dauphin street and Belgrade street; Almond street and Dauphin street; York street and Almond street; Taggert street and Norris street; Cedar street...
- Bill 210391ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Ellsworth street and S. 9th street; Reed street and S. Broad street; Mountain street and S. 6th street; Latona street and S. 7th street.
- Bill 210392ENACTED
Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Moore street and S. 6th street; McClellan street and S. 5th street; Mifflin street to S. 6th street; S. 3rd street to McKean street.
- Bill 210393ENACTED
Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes on Race Street from North 5th Street to North 4th Street; and making associated ch...
- Bill 210394ENACTED
Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 941 S. 8th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
- Resolution 210395ADOPTED
Urging the United States House of Representatives to pass H.R. 2553, also known as the Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021.
- Resolution 210396LAPSED
Calling on the Sheriff of the City of Philadelphia to request an Order from the President Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania to tempo...
- Resolution 210397ADOPTED
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 210398ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia High School for Girls Principal Lisa Mesi on winning a 2021 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals.
- Resolution 210399ADOPTED
Recognizing May 2021 as National Bike Month in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210400ADOPTED
Honoring Coach Willie “Billy” Void for an impactful life and coaching career of more than 35 years mentoring hundreds of student athletes all across Philadelphia as owner and coach for Positive Image...
- Resolution 210401ADOPTED
Honoring Coach Paul Gripper for a life lived as an outstanding coach and mentor as a pillar of Philadelphia’s basketball community.
- Resolution 210402ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuan...
- Resolution 210403ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2013 E. Hazzard Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
- Resolution 210404ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Eighth Councilmanic District pursua...
- Resolution 210405ADOPTED
Proclaiming May 2021 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and P...
- Resolution 210406ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Eileen Duffey-Bernt as the 2021 Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the National Association of School Nurses and for a quarter century of serving and relentlessly advoca...
- COMMUNICATION 210407PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2013 E. Hazzard Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The...
- COMMUNICATION 210408PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5559 Locust Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phil...
- COMMUNICATION 210409PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 19,21,23,25,27 E Somerset, 3022,3024,3026,3028 N American Street, 2907 Gransback St., 413 W. Norris St.,419 W. Norris...
- COMMUNICATION 210410PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210078-A, which was passed by Council on April 15, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on April 28, 2021.
- COMMUNICATION 210411PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200625 and 210226, which was passed by Council on April 22, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on April 28, 2021.