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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, February 10, 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. Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Councilmanic Districts,” by revising the boundaries of the Councilmanic Districts, under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)

  2. Calling on Secretary Xavier Becerra and the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services to reconsider the implementation of a rule instituted by the prior administration that could upend our nation's s...

  3. Honoring and congratulating Pennsylvania athletes Summer Britcher, Andrew Heo, and Brian O’Neill, and wishing them well as they compete with Team USA at the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing.

  4. Designating the week of January 30, 2022, to February 5, 2022, as “Catholic Schools Week” in the City of Philadelphia, and further honoring and recognizing Catholic education throughout the City, and...

  5. Recognizing Chad Dion Lassiter for being named Pennsylvania’s 2021 Social Worker of the Year.

  6. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1537 S. Lambert Street, 1514 S. Opal Street, 1520...

  7. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3215, 3217, 3221, 3223 Shelbourne Street; 901, 905 E. Westmoreland Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of...

  8. Honoring the labor and power of “Black Rosie” Ruth “Ruthie” Wilson, whose critical industrial work at the Philadelphia Navy Yard, along with six hundred thousand other Black Rosies, helped win World W...

  9. Honoring and celebrating the life and monumental legacy of community and religious leader Imam Asim Abdur-Rashid of Masjid Mujahideen, who passed away on January 29, 2022.

  10. Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Beech Community Services, on their development of the Philadelphia Black Biz directory and community engagement in North Philadelphia during the 4th a...

  11. Honoring and recognizing Edward “Ed” McBride, PECO External Affairs Manager on the occasion of his passing.

  12. Calling on the City of Philadelphia to explore ways to assist residents in maintaining the infrastructure of their property.

  13. Declaring “Philadelphia Stands with Ukraine” and urging the White House and the United States Congress to fully support Ukraine amid hostile acts and military build-up along its border from Russia.

  14. Amending Section A-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Demolition and Relocation of Structures,” to add additional requirements for the issuance of demolition permits for structures currently or p...

  15. Amending Section 9-215 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Streeteries,” to revise and add additional permitted locations, all under certain terms and conditions.

  16. Adopting an amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of the Manayunk Special Services District of Philadelphia to extend the term of that Authority; all under certain terms and conditions.

  17. Approving a new plan, estimated costs and proposed method of assessment of the Manayunk Special Services District for and concerning business improvements and administrative services to the Manayunk b...

  18. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City o...

  19. Bill 220115HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Chapter 9-2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fire Suppression System Workers,” to modify licensing requirements applicable to Fire Suppression System Workers.

  20. Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewi...

  21. Bill 220117IN COMMITTEE

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

  22. Authorizing an encroachment upon East Passyunk Avenue and Moore Street in the vicinity of 1801 East Passyunk Avenue Street, Philadelphia, PA 19148, under certain terms and conditions.

  23. Authorizing an existing bulk window at 2519 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, under certain terms and conditions.

  24. Continuing the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain blocks of streets th...

  25. Confirming the appointment of Sophia Lee as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2023.

  26. Recognizing February 14, 2022 as Maternal Healthcare Provider Appreciation Day.

  27. Honoring Maxwell Brown for his longtime dedication to community empowerment and to the mentorship of young men through his Max Out of Life program.

  28. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2257 Hope Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  29. Encouraging the Philadelphia Board of Education to adopt and implement a civic participation and voter registration program, as proposed by PA Youth Vote.

  30. Honoring the life, courage, and resilience of Ona “Oney” Judge, whose story of escape to freedom has become a pillar in Black American history for its themes of autonomy, self-actualization, pride, an...

  31. Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a limitation of Councilmembers’ terms in office to no more than four terms; and providing for the submission of the amendmen...

  32. Honoring and recognizing the work and contributions of community activist Jamal Johnson for his tireless advocacy against gun violence in the City of Philadelphia, and across the nation.

  33. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 3851 Aspen Street, 3855 Aspen Street, 3732 Haverf...

  34. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1317 S. Melville Street and 1328 S. Melville Stre...

  35. 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 Philadelphia Code.

  36. Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold hearings regarding Beets, Brine and Salt regarding the recipe for Philadelphia’s Streets in Winter in order to advance our interests in safe r...

  37. Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to better understand the local purchasing goal set by the Administration in response to Counci...

  38. Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week and Black Business Crawl organization, the National Marian Anderson Museum & Historical Society, on their dedication to Black art and historical preser...

  39. Honoring, congratulating, and thanking Darin L. Gatti on the occasion of his retirement from the Streets Department and his many years of service to the citizens of Philadelphia.

  40. Initiating action to continue the Mt. Airy Business Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Germantown Avenue from 6300 to 7631 and certain bl...

  41. Urging federal policymakers to ensure that individuals with Sickle Cell Disease have access to all medications and forms of treatment for Sickle Cell Disease, no matter their form of health care insur...

  42. Recognizing and honoring Aaron Turner and Eric Schroder of the 18th Police District for their courageous actions which led to the confiscation of an illegal firearm and stolen vehicle.

  43. Declaring March 6th as Lithuanian Independence Day in the City of Philadelphia in honor of its Restoration of the State Day on February 16th and Restoration of Independence Day on March 11th.

  44. COMMUNICATION 220140PLACED 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 1433 N. Myrtlewood Stre...

  45. COMMUNICATION 220141PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2257 Hope Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelp...

  46. COMMUNICATION 220142PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Grants Revenue F...