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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, January 27, 2022

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. Recognizing January as Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, and commending the Pennsylvania National Cervical Cancer Coalition - NW Philadelphia Chapter Leader and The Survivor Diva Angela Reese for her w...

  2. Honoring and celebrating trailblazing writer, actor, and comedian Quinta Brunson for her creation of Abbott Elementary, an innovative, hilarious Black and woman-led sitcom that sheds light on the joy,...

  3. Honoring and celebrating Philadelphia’s Living Legends: Leon A. Williams, Esq., Michael Coard, Esq., Rasheedah Phillips, Esq., George Burrell, Esq., and Keir Bradford-Grey, Esq., who are all respected...

  4. Also naming the 6300 block of Lancaster Avenue as Absalom Jones Way, to commemorate Reverend Absalom Jones and his legacy as an abolitionist, clergyman and the founder of the African Episcopal Church...

  5. Honoring the life and legacy of comedy legend Bob Saget, a Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate, on the occasion of his passing.

  6. Honoring the life and legacy of music legend, activist, and Philadelphia native James Mtume, on the occasion of his passing.

  7. Calling on the U.S. Senate to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act and the Freedom to Vote Act.

  8. Confirming the appointment of Adara L. Combs as Victim Advocate.

  9. Recognizing the Pennsylvania School for the Deaf on the 200th Anniversary of its founding.

  10. Honoring the life of Jeff Guaracino Chief Executive Officer of Visit Philly, who brought the City into the national spotlight as a destination for tourism and whose work championed the lives of LGBTQ+...

  11. Proclaiming May 2, 2022 as John Fryer Day in the City of Philadelphia for his contributions to Philadelphia and the LGBTQ Community.

  12. Recognizing and Congratulation Shen Yun on the occasion of their 15th year performing in Pennsylvania as the world’s premier classical Chinese dance and music company.

  13. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Overbrook Avenue from 64th Street to 66th Street.

  14. Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia a proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to rev...

  15. Amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code (“Standards of Conduct and Ethics”) to amend definitions, further address conflict of interest and related rules, and revise disqualification and notif...

  16. Bill 220048IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Title 20 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Officers and Employees,” to add a Chapter establishing a system for public financing of political campaigns and to make other conforming changes;...

  17. Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code (“Political Contributions and Expenditures”) to add and make changes to provisions regarding campaign contributions and disclosure of political commit...

  18. Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia a proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to pro...

  19. Amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “2021 Public Health Emergency Leave,” to establish additional leave time under certain circumstance, modify existing provisions concerning th...

  20. Bill 220052IN COMMITTEE

    Repealing Bill No. 210865, entitled “An Ordinance amending Section 14-514 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District,” to prohibit eligibility for floor area, height, and...

  21. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Horning Road from Roosevelt Boulevard to its terminus further northwestwardly therefrom.

  22. Bill 220054IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Title 19 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Finance, Taxes and Collections,” and Chapter 19-4100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax,” by revising the effective...

  23. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1001 W. Arizona Street, 1003 W. Arizona Street, 1...

  24. Honoring the African American Children’s Book Project on the occasion of its 30th Annual African American Children’s Book Fair.

  25. Recognizing February 2022 as Career and Technical Education Month® in Philadelphia.

  26. Recognizing February 2022 as Environmental Justice Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  27. Recognizing February 1-7, 2022, as National Gun Violence Survivor Week, in honor of survivors of gun violence and the lifelong burdens they carry.

  28. Honoring Penn’s Village for its work caring for Philadelphia’s aging population, and recognizing the 20th Anniversary of the national Village Movement.

  29. Recognizing the nomination of Arianna J. Freeman to the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and encouraging her confirmation by the United States Senate.

  30. Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to age requirement to be eligible for election as City officers; and providing for the submission of the amendment of the electors...

  31. Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of an Office of Inspector General, to provide for the powers and duties of, and annual appropriations to, such...

  32. Honoring the legacy of the Joseph Fox Bookshop located on Sansom Street upon its closure after over seventy years in business and recognizing its many contributions to the literary culture of Philadel...

  33. Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Tina Sloan Green and the Eyekonz Lacrosse team, for being the first Philadelphian and all-black team to participate in the World Lacrosse tournament t...

  34. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2046 Martha Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  35. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 731 Mercy Street in the First Councilmanic Distri...

  36. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 152 Logan Street located in the 8th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  37. Resolution 220069IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing Council’s Committee on Global Opportunities and the Creative/Innovative Economy to hold public hearings on the findings and recommendations of the Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry...

  38. COMMUNICATION 220070PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2046 Martha Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phil...

  39. COMMUNICATION 220071PLACED 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 certain City-owned l...

  40. COMMUNICATION 220072PLACED 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 certain City-owned l...

  41. COMMUNICATION 220073PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1707 Ridge Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phila...

  42. COMMUNICATION 220074PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3625 Wallace Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phi...

  43. COMMUNICATION 220075PLACED 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 certain City-owned l...