Thursday, February 24, 2022
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Legislation acted on
Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.
- 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...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 210956-AENACTED
Signifying the intention of the City of Philadelphia to organize the Philadelphia Public Financial Authority pursuant to authority established under state law, and amending Chapters 20-600 (“Standards...
- Bill 220001ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the removal of gender-based references throughout...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 220002ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, relating to the removal of gende...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 220006ENACTED
Amending Chapter 19-4000, entitled “Income Inequality Initiative - Earned Income Tax Credit,” by requiring employers to provide notification to workers regarding the availability of certain additional...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 220009ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the removal of gender-based references through the Charter; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 220010ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for the removal of gender-based references throughout the Educational Supplement; and providing for...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 220051-AENACTED
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...
- Bill 220077ENACTED
Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Fair Housing Commission as an...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 220079ENACTED
Constituting the Twenty-Sixth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Bill 220080ENACTED
Authorizing the execution, delivery and performance by the Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation on behalf of the Philadelphia Gas Works of a Renewal of Service Agreement for Gas Storage and...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 220082ADOPTED
Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for the establishment of a Fair Housing Commission as an independent commission and providing for the submission of the amendmen...
Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)
- Resolution 220125ADOPTED
Encouraging the Philadelphia Board of Education to adopt and implement a civic participation and voter registration program, as proposed by PA Youth Vote.
- Resolution 220146ADOPTED
Authorizing the conveyance of an interest in and the assignment of the redevelopment agreement for 3252 Germantown Avenue located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Cha...
- Resolution 220147ADOPTED
Congratulating Carol G. Stukes-Baylor on being elected Vice Chair for the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement, making her the first woman and woman of color to hold this position.
- Resolution 220148ADOPTED
Congratulating Eric Pryor on his appointment as President of the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts (PAFA), making him the first Black President of PAFA.
- Resolution 220150ADOPTED
Also naming the 6300 block of Lancaster Avenue as Absalom Jones Way, to commemorate the Reverend Absalom Jones and his legacy as an abolitionist, clergyman and the founder of the African Episcopal Chu...
- Resolution 220151ADOPTED
Also naming 24th Street, between Wharton and Reed Streets, “Dorothy D. Allen Way,” to honor the life and legacy of Dorothy D. Allen.
- Resolution 220152ADOPTED
Recognizing the strength, determination, and contributions of renowned physician, Philadelphia City Councilmember, and Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Dr. Ethel Allen, whose medical exp...
- Resolution 220154ADOPTED
Congratulating Dr. Amy Gutmann on her confirmation to the Administration of President Joe Biden as the Ambassador to Germany and recognizing her many contributions to public life and service in Philad...
- Resolution 220155ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of civic leader Elsie Wise for her dedication to community empowerment and mentorship through the founding of the West Powelton Steppers and Drum Team, and leadership in W...
- Resolution 220156ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week and Black Business Crawl organization, Black Kidz Can Cook and Kidz Meals on Wheels, on their dedication to helping feed children across the city of Ph...
- Resolution 220157ADOPTED
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 220158ADOPTED
Recognizing February 2022 as American Heart Month, encouraging Philadelphians to be mindful of their heart health, and honoring the American Heart Association for their advocacy on the issue of heart...
- Resolution 220159ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring creative entrepreneur and activist Ant Brown for his work in combatting violence among at-risk youth.
- Resolution 220160ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Louis Scaglione - President, CEO, and Music Director of the Philadelphia Youth Orchestra Music Institute - on the occasion of his 25th Anniversary with the organization.
- Bill 220168ENACTED
Amending Section 2-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Office of Property Assessment; Chief Assessment Officers; Powers and Duties,” by further providing with respect to the manner in which assess...
- Resolution 220169ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 809 W. Firth Street and 2955 N. 8th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelp...
- Resolution 220170ADOPTED
Declaring March 6 -13, 2022, during Women’s History Month, as Women in Construction (WIC) Week in the City of Philadelphia, and honoring Women in Nontraditional Careers (WINC) for their commitment to...
- Resolution 220171ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia native Arthur “Art” McNally, for his career’s astounding impact on modern football officiating and his revolutionary induction into the Pro-Football Hall of Fa...
- Resolution 220172ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring former Philadelphia Eagles coach Richard Albert “Dick” Vermeil for his distinguished 15-year NFL coaching career and congratulating him on being inducted into the National Foo...
- Resolution 220173ADOPTED
Honoring the life and legacy of comedy legend Bob Saget, a Philadelphia native and Temple University graduate, on the occasion of his passing.
- Resolution 220174ADOPTED
Recognizing Philadelphia’s own DJ Diamond Kutz for her selection as a co-host of the upcoming reboot of the seminal television program, “Yo! MTV Raps”.
- Resolution 220175ADOPTED
Recognizing Temple University James E. Beasley School of Law on the 125th Anniversary of its founding.
- Resolution 220176ADOPTED
Expressing the Philadelphia City Council’s firm support for workers at Starbucks in Philadelphia who are attempting to form a union, and urging Starbucks to accept card check neutrality.
- Resolution 220177ADOPTED
Honoring the life, work, and accomplishments of Jacqueline “Jackie” Wiggins, whose dedication to serving, teaching, and advocating for marginalized populations has immeasurably strengthened Black comm...
- Resolution 220178ADOPTED
Honoring the life and work of Reverend Dr. Evelyn C. Graves, for her lifetime of dedication to community activism and innovation in the creative and performing arts through the founding and leadership...
- Resolution 220179ADOPTED
Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct public hearings to explore the role of the Philadelphia Roadmap for Safer Communities Tactical Team as...
- Resolution 220180ADOPTED
Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week and Black Business Crawl organization, the Philadelphia 76ers Buy Black program, and past recipients Spergo and Girl Contracting, Inc.
- Resolution 220181ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Michael J. Bradley Jr. as the Grand Marshal of the 250th Annual Philadelphia St. Patrick’s Day Parade.
- Resolution 220182ADOPTED
Honoring the Philadelphia Tennis Club for being the oldest Black-owned tennis club in the country.
- Resolution 220183ADOPTED
Recognizing and honoring Dr. Delana Wardlaw and Dr. Elana McDonald - the “Twin Sister Docs” - for their outstanding contributions to the City of Philadelphia and crucial leadership during the COVID-1...
- Resolution 220184ADOPTED
Recognizing and celebrating March 6th as Lithuanian Independence Day in the City of Philadelphia.
- COMMUNICATION 220185PLACED ON FILE
Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Refuse and Littering," by revising the annual fee for neighborhood sanitation and cleaning services and exempting...