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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, October 21, 2021

10:00 AMThis meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft® Teams. This remote session may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/

Transcript

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Legislation acted on

Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.

  1. Honoring and congratulating Dawn Staley for coaching the 2021 Olympic Gold Medal Winning U.S. Women’s Basketball Team.

  2. Recognizing October 21, 2021 as Conflict Resolution Day.

  3. Recognizing and congratulating Shervon Thompson for her historic appointment as the first Alumna Principal of The Murrell Dobbins Career and Technical Education High School.

  4. Honoring and congratulating Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor for being named a 2021 MacArthur “Genius” Fellow for her innovative scholarship on Black social movements and racial inequality in the United States...

  5. Recognizing and thanking the many faith-based organizations across the City-synagogues, churches, and mosques-for their activism and service to the public throughout the pandemic in providing the citi...

  6. Recognizing and congratulating Richard Schuettler upon the occasion of his retirement from the Pennsylvania Municipal League after 20 years, and even longer dedication to efficient, effective, decent...

  7. Honoring Angelo Cataldi, on the occasion of the announcement of his retirement as co-host of the WIP Morning Show and for invigorating the passionate fan culture of Philadelphia throughout his illustr...

  8. Calling on the City of Philadelphia to issue a reward for information leading to an arrest in the arson case which victimized Sonja Bingham, an outspoken anti-drug and anti-violence block captain in t...

  9. Establishing parking restrictions for certain commercial vehicles in the vicinity of Tulip street and Robbins street, and Longshore avenue and New State road; all under certain terms and conditions.

  10. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Wynnefield Avenue, from 52nd Street to 54th Street, both sides; 54th Street, from Wynnefield Avenue to Gainor Road, both sides; Georges Lane, from Wynnefi...

  11. Resolution 210848WITHDRAWN FROM CALENDAR

    Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number...

  12. Recognizing, honoring, and congratulating Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated® Omega Omega Chapter on its 95th Anniversary.

  13. Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services and the Committee Children and Youth to conduct joint hearings to investigate the organizational and systemic failures that led to the ret...

  14. Urging the U.S. Congress to maintain the proposed $5 billion in funding for gun violence prevention and other community violence interventions in the Build Back Better Act.

  15. Honoring Stephen K. Klasko upon the occasion of his retirement as President and Chief Executive Officer of Thomas Jefferson University (“Jefferson”) and congratulating him on his many accomplishments.

  16. Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, student-athlete Donta Scott, on his book, “Wired Differently: My School Journey” which helps young student-athletes and parents prepare for the recrui...

  17. Honoring Counseling or Assistance Services (CORA) for their semicentennial and their service to the City of Philadelphia.

  18. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2505 Emerald Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  19. Authorizing Council’s Committees on Transportation and Public Utilities and Public Safety to hold joint hearings regarding ongoing issues of public safety at SEPTA facilities and aboard SEPTA vehicles...

  20. Recognizing NE Phila Connected, a community based non-profit organization, for piloting a catalytic convertor theft prevention program in Northeast Philadelphia.

  21. COMMUNICATION 210858PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1001 W. Arizona Stre...

  22. COMMUNICATION 210859PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1335 N. 8th Street,...

  23. COMMUNICATION 210860PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Are...