Thursday, November 4, 2021
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- Bill 210549ENACTED
Approving an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion to extend the term of existence of the District to December 31, 20...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210632ENACTED
Amending Chapter 17-1600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Economic Opportunity Plans,” by establishing new definitions and clarifying the manner in which credit is given for M/W/DSBE participatio...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210634ENACTED
To amend the Master Plan for the University of Pennsylvania by areas of land located within an area bounded by Guardian Drive, East Service Drive, Civic Center Boulevard, 34th Street, 33rd Street, Wal...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210637ENACTED
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-800, entitled “Parking and Loading,” pertaining to parking requirements for use...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210638ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 11th Street, Reed Street, 12th Street, and Wharton Street, to amend...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210667ENACTED
Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to prohibit certain bonuses, all under certain terms and conditions.
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210668ENACTED
Amending Section 14-504 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” by expanding the existing Strawberry Mansion /NCO area to include an area bounded by Lehi...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210687ENACTED
To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Trenton Avenue, Cambria Street, Tulip Street, and William Street.
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210742ENACTED
Amending Section 14-502 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/CTR, Center City Overlay District”, by amending certain height regulations and creating bulk and massing controls within the Benjamin Frank...
Roll call: 15 Yes, 1 Abstained (member by member)
- Bill 210778-AAENACTED
To amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-532, entitled the “/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District” and making other related changes; to amend the Philadelphia Z...
- Resolution 210871ADOPTED
Celebrating the Diamond Jubilee 75th Anniversary of The Links, Incorporated.
- Resolution 210872ADOPTED
Honoring the Oak Lane Youth Association on the special occasion of its 50th Anniversary.
- Resolution 210873ADOPTED
Congratulating Sonia Sanchez on winning the Dorothy and Lillian Gish Prize, one of the country’s most prestigious and generous arts honors.
- Resolution 210874ADOPTED
Also naming the 2400 block of W. Indiana Avenue as “Reverend Dr. A. W. Dock Way,” in honor of Reverend Dr. Albert Wilson Dock, to commemorate his legacy as a preacher, teacher, and evangelist.
- Resolution 210875ADOPTED
Also naming the 4300 block of Tower Street as “Josie D. Heard AMEC Way,” in honor of Josie D. Heard, to commemorate her legacy as an educator, author, hymnist, and as the namesake of the Josie D. Hear...
- Resolution 210876ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3119 N. 35th Street in the Fourth Councilmanic Di...
- Resolution 210877ADOPTED
Appointing Maria González to the Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.
- Resolution 210878ADOPTED
Recognizing November as Epilepsy Awareness Month.
- Resolution 210879ADOPTED
Recognizing and celebrating Women’s Community Revitalization Project on the 35th Anniversary of the organization’s incorporation.
- Resolution 210880ADOPTED
Memorializing and honoring the life of the late Walter Wallace, Jr., and recognizing the adoption of police reforms inspired by his death and the activism in his name.
- Resolution 210882ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia Native, Kahleah Copper, as the Champion of the Week for being named WNBA Finals MVP and winning the WNBA title.
- Resolution 210883ADOPTED
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.
- Resolution 210884ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of Colin L. Powell for his exemplary and outstanding service to the United States as a trailblazing military general, statesman, and public servant.
- Resolution 210885ADOPTED
Recognizing October 2021 as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210886ADOPTED
Designating October 1st as “Latin American Entrepreneur Day” in recognition of the successful “Latin America Thrives in Philadelphia” event.
- Resolution 210887ADOPTED
Recognizing, congratulating, and thanking the United States Marine Corps on the occasion of its 246th Anniversary.
- Resolution 210888ADOPTED
Recognizing the Ukrainian Federation of America on the occasion of its 30th Anniversary.
- Bill 210899ENACTED
Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Henry Avenue, Roxb...
- Bill 210900ENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all Ci...
- Bill 210901-AENACTED
Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, depar...
- Bill 210902ENACTED
Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) and Subcode “PM” (The Ph...
- Bill 210903IN COMMITTEE
Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending Section 14-303(15) to convey standing upon District Councilmembers to file appeals to the courts, all under cert...
- Resolution 210904ADOPTED
Declaring each Friday in December of 2021 as “Shop Black Business Friday” in the City of Philadelphia.
- Resolution 210905ADOPTED
Recognizing November 15 through November 21, 2021 as National Apprenticeship Week and honoring ApprenticeshipPHL for its continued commitment to connecting Philadelphians to family-supporting careers.
- Resolution 210906ADOPTED
Honoring and recognizing Stephen F. Gold, Esq. for his pathbreaking achievements in civil rights litigation, which have advanced the movement for disability rights and helped countless people to live...
- Resolution 210907ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 303-07 W. Berks Street and 1925 N. 5th Street in...
- Resolution 210908ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2003 N. Orkney Street, 2039 E. Fletcher Street and 2913 N. Orkney Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of C...
- Resolution 210909ADOPTED
Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 167 E. Lippincott Street, 508 E. Cambria Street a...
- Resolution 210910ADOPTED
Recognizing the week of November 8, 2021 as Global Entrepreneurship Week (“GEW”) and celebrating the small business community and the impact of the entrepreneurial spirit on Philadelphia’s economy.
- Resolution 210911ADOPTED
Honoring Villanova University basketball coach Jay Wright upon his induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame and his many contributions to the Philadelphia region’s dynamic sports s...
- Resolution 210912ADOPTED
Authorizing the Committee on Finance to hold hearings to determine the feasibility of providing financial and/or legal assistance to disadvantaged Registered Community Organizations (RCOs) that seek t...
- Resolution 210913LAPSED
Authorizing City Council to retain legal counsel to file a lawsuit to require the Administration to implement and enforce Bill Number 200425, an ordinance duly enacted by the City Council of Philadelp...
- Resolution 210914ADOPTED
Authorizing Council’s Special Committee on Child Separations in Philadelphia to conduct public hearings to further understand the role of community umbrella agencies (CUA), such as Turning Points for...
- Resolution 210915ADOPTED
Honoring, recognizing, and celebrating William W. Bodine High School for International Affairs on the occasion of its 40th Anniversary.
- COMMUNICATION 210916PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 303-07 W. Berks Street...