City of Philadelphia - Meeting of CITY COUNCIL on 3/11/2021 at 10:00 AM

210221

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210221
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: COMMUNICATION
Title: Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200617, which was passed by Council on February 25, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on March 10, 2021.
Action: READ AND FILED
Result:

210222

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210222
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: COMMUNICATION
Title: Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210073, 210077, 210080, 210120, and 210121, which were passed by Council on March 4, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on March 10, 2021.
Action: READ AND FILED
Result:

210223

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210223
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: COMMUNICATION
Title: Transmitting a resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Action: READ AND FILED
Result:

210224

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210224
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: COMMUNICATION
Title: March 10, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the following bills: Bill No. 210002 Bill No. 210075 Bill No. 210076 Bill No. 210078 Bill No. 210081 Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor
Action: READ AND FILED
Result:

210203

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210203
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of one or more Service Agreements between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and/or one or more other City-related Authorities relating to the financing of a Neighborhood Preservation Initiative which includes housing, commercial corridors, and neighborhood infrastructure programs; approving the issuance by each such Authority of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such initiative and authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under each Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result:

210208

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210208
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings examining the race gap in home appraisals and its impact on homeownership and wealth accumulation in Philadelphia.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210209

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210209
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210210

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210210
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Supporting a City of Philadelphia “Lights Out” Campaign and recognizing and honoring the Bird Safe Philly Coalition, the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia, and the Building Owners and Managers Association Philadelphia in their collaborative effort to protect the migratory bird population.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210211

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210211
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Urging U.S. Senators Casey and Toomey, and the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1/S.R. 1, “For the People Act”.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210212

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210212
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and supporting working women and mothers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in honor of Women’s History Month and calling for a robust federal response to our nation’s first “She-cession”.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210204

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210204
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Princeton Avenue, and the Delaware River.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result:

210205

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 21:47:28 GMT

File #: 210205
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish a program in which the City may perform certain urgent repairs and bill the property owner; all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result:

210213

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210213
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring Amanda Gorman, the first national youth poet laureate, for becoming the youngest poet to ever speak at a U.S. presidential inauguration.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210214

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210214
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia's own "Smokin'" Joe Frazier on the 50th Anniversary of his heavyweight championship win over Muhammad Ali in the "Fight of the Century".
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210206

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210206
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result:

210215

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210215
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result:

210216

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210216
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Shawn W. Wilson, whose tireless advocacy against gun violence and racial injustice advanced community safety and expanded a powerful model of neighborhood engagement for former first responders and veterans in the City of Philadelphia.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210217

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210217
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring and congratulating the Father Judge High School Wrestling Team for their second consecutive win of the Philadelphia Catholic League Wrestling Championship in their 2019-2020 season.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210218

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210218
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to identify and examine potential systemic biases in oversight that create inequalities between Black and white led schools, resulting in fewer resources or support for Black founded and led institutions.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210207

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210207
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, the Montgomery County Line, the Bucks County Line, Interstate 95, Grant Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
Action: Introduced and Referred
Result:

210219

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210219
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing March 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month to increase understanding of chronic brain injury, reduce stigma, showcase the diversity of injury across demographics, and improve care and support.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

210220

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

File #: 210220
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing March 2021 as National Nutrition Month to educate Philadelphians on how to make informed food choices, and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits, while raising awareness of the need for accessible, nutritious food.
Action: Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
Result:

200628

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 200628
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Result:

200628

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

210075

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210075
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Result:

210075

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

210078-A

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210078-A
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Result:

210078-A

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

210160

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210160
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director.
Action: SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL
Result:

210160

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

200628

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

210075

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

210078-A

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

210160

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

210183

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210183
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Congratulating Bernard W. Smalley for being named President of the Board of Directors of City Trusts, making him the first Black President in the board’s 151 year history.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210184

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210184
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Remembering Henrietta Lacks and honoring her contribution to modern medicine, including the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210185

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210185
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Commending and recognizing Michael Hand on the occasion of his retirement from his outstanding career with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and his service to the Philadelphia community.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210186

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210186
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women’s History Month.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210187

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210187
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing the Women’s March on Philadelphia during Women’s History Month 2021 and the organizers who hosted 4 consecutive marches from 2017-2020.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210188

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210188
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Also naming the 2200 block of N. Salford as “Geo L. Myers Way,” in honor of George Linwood Myers III, to commemorate his legacy and long-time dedication to various Philadelphia organizations and as an advocate of vulnerable populations.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210189

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210189
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing Rochelle "Chellie" Cameron on the occasion of her appointment as chair of the U.S. Policy Council for Airports Council International.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210190

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210190
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Urging the U.S. Congress to pass Senate Bill 475 and House Resolution 1320, which designate Juneteenth as a national holiday.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210192

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210192
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Calling on the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States to offer long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the borrowing needs of state and local governments and government units in the United States without charging any interest or fees, and urging the City Treasurer’s Office to enter into conversations with the financial institutions underwriting the City’s bonds to negotiate long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the City’s borrowing needs without charging any interest or fees.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210194

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210194
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Honoring the athletes of the class of 2020 for their incomplete seasons and shortened high school athletic career due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210196

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210196
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 538, Dudley, 639 Cantrell Street, 2842-44 and 2846 Tulip Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210200

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210200
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Resolution
Title: Recognizing March 8, 2021 as International Women’s Day to raise awareness of the adverse oppression and inequities that women have experienced and continue to experience globally; and to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and campaign for positive change.
Action: ADOPTED
Result:

210208

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

210218

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:04 GMT

200618

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 200618
Ver.: 0
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Chapter 9-4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Donation Bins,” to modify the locations at which donation bins shall be permitted; all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: READ AND PASSED
Result: Pass

210122-A

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:00 GMT

File #: 210122-A
Ver.: 1
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Health Emergency Leave,” to establish leave time for public health emergencies, and modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: READ
Result:

210122-A

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT

File #: 210122-A
Ver.: 2
Agenda #:
Type: Bill
Title: Amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Health Emergency Leave,” to establish leave time for public health emergencies, and modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
Action: AMENDED
Result:

210122-A

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 20:55:03 GMT