Please note: this meeting's minutes have not been finalized yet. Actions taken on legislation and their results are not available. Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 2/11/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Draft   Meeting location: This 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/ Published agenda: Agenda Published minutes: Not available   Attachments: Meeting Items (47) 47 records Group Clear sorting Clear grouping Group by Type Group by Result Export Export to Excel Export to PDF Export to Word Show: Legislation only Legislation only All agenda items File # Ver. Agenda # Name Type Title Action Result Tally Action Details Video 210134 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210123 0     Resolution Honoring Dr. Ala Stanford and the Black Doctors COVID-19 Consortium for their contribution to health and equity during the COVID-19 pandemic.       Not available Not available 210124 0     Resolution Commending Dr. Brenda A. Allen for being named one of the 10 most dominant historically black college leaders for 2021, and congratulating Lincoln University for earning the historic gift of $20 million from philanthropist MacKenzie Scott.       Not available Not available 210125 0     Resolution Recognizing February 2021 as Environmental Justice Month in the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 210126 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings concerning recommendations to establish an independent Youth Services Ombudsperson office to receive, investigate, and report on concerns from youth and families about safety or services for young people in congregate care, secure or other forms of detention, or any institutional facility.       Not available Not available 210117 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-3700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Bouncers,” by revising definitions of covered establishments and personnel, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210127 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Russell Kolins for his dedication to Philadelphia through his extensive work in security and risk management, and for his efforts to improve the safety and security of Philadelphia’s bars, restaurants, and nightclubs through advocacy and training.       Not available Not available 210118 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Manton street and South 18th street and South 16th street and South 21st street; South 20th street and Ellsworth street; Carlisle street and Wharton street and Tasker street; Titan street and South 16th street and South 18th street.       Not available Not available 210119 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of South 15th street and Reed street; South 19th street and Reed street; South 18th street and Federal street; South 18th street and Morris street; Wharton street and South 22nd to South 17th street; Ellsworth street and South 22nd street; Morris street and South 17th street.       Not available Not available 210120 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and thereby implementing Council’s “New Normal Jobs Initiative.”       Not available Not available 210121 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund, the Director of Finance - Provision for Other Grants, to the General Fund, the Managing Director, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210128 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs to hold hearings regarding services for people with disabilities and general compliance with and enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act.       Not available Not available 210129 0     Resolution Celebrating the life and honoring the memory of John Chaney, as we recognize his groundbreaking accomplishments in the sport of basketball and his many contributions to our beloved City.       Not available Not available 210122-A 0     Bill 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.       Not available Not available 210131 0     Resolution Calling on President Joseph R. Biden Jr. and the 117th United States Congress to immediately implement President Biden’s plan to end the gun violence epidemic in cities and begin to appropriate the $900 million in funds President Biden pledged to cities with the highest rates of homicides.       Not available Not available 210132 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Academy at Palumbo’s robotics team, the RoboGriffins, on their success at the 2021 CoderZ League Pro competition, where the robotics team was declared the world champions.       Not available Not available 210133 0     Resolution Recognizing February 2021 as Love Your Library Month to honor libraries and the resources they provide communities, to show appreciation for library users, and to encourage Philadelphians to engage with their local libraries.       Not available Not available 210130 0     Resolution Supporting the City’s plan to prioritize vaccinations for returning teachers, administrators, and school employees at large, and urging the City to follow through on the plan in a responsible and efficient manner in order to regain public trust.       Not available Not available 200715 0     Resolution Appointing James Aros, Jr., to the position of Chief Assessment Officer of the Office of Property Assessment.       Not available Not available 200716 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Diana P. Cortes, Esq., as the City Solicitor.       Not available Not available 210031 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Cecilia Thompson to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 210032 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Lisa Salley to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 210033 0     Resolution Confirming the appointment of Reginald L. Streater, Esq., to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 210004 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refunding of certain bonds previously issued to finance and/or refinance Alternative Funding Mechanisms for a portion of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the City of Philadelphia Retirement System implemented pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, to refund such bonds; authorizing and approving the City’s obligation to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; c       Not available Not available 210004 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refunding of certain bonds previously issued to finance and/or refinance Alternative Funding Mechanisms for a portion of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the City of Philadelphia Retirement System implemented pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, to refund such bonds; authorizing and approving the City’s obligation to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; c       Not available Not available 210004 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refunding of certain bonds previously issued to finance and/or refinance Alternative Funding Mechanisms for a portion of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the City of Philadelphia Retirement System implemented pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, to refund such bonds; authorizing and approving the City’s obligation to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; c       Not available Not available 210006 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements,” by amending Section 19-201, entitled “City Depositories,” by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Santander Bank, National Association, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 200656 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 200656 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210004 0     Bill Authorizing and approving the execution and delivery of a Service Agreement between The City of Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development relating to the refunding of certain bonds previously issued to finance and/or refinance Alternative Funding Mechanisms for a portion of the unfunded actuarial accrued liability of the City of Philadelphia Retirement System implemented pursuant to the Municipal Pension Plan Funding Standard and Recovery Act; approving the issuance by the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development of bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness in one or more series, to refund such bonds; authorizing and approving the City’s obligation to pay in full when due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under the Service Agreement; authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue bonds, notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that the City will make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for the Service Fee and other amounts due under the Service Agreement; c       Not available Not available 210006 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements,” by amending Section 19-201, entitled “City Depositories,” by authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Santander Bank, National Association, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 200656 0     Bill Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 200580 0     Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt House Bill 526, ending the use of taxpayer funds to pay for cyber charter education when local school districts offer their own full-time cyber school programs.       Not available Not available 210084 0     Resolution Commending the Philadelphia 76ers in creating the Buy Black Program to support Black-owned small businesses.       Not available Not available 210086 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Philadelphia natives Sinceré Harris and Erin Wilson for their new positions as White House Liaison for the Environmental Protection Agency and Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director for the White House Office of Political Affairs and Strategy.       Not available Not available 210087 0     Resolution Recognizing February 2021 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awareness Month in Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 210088 0     Resolution Commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Russell Meddin, whose tireless advocacy for vibrant public space and public bike share led to millions of Philadelphians enjoying and celebrating the City of Philadelphia’s public trails and provided a powerful model of civic engagement for the nation and the world.       Not available Not available 210092 0     Resolution Honoring Stephanie Resnick on her receipt of the prestigious Judge Learned Hand Award from the American Jewish Committee in Philadelphia for her distinguished legal career.       Not available Not available 210093 0     Resolution Recognizing the work of William R. Sasso upon his transition from his role as Chairman of Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young to Chairman Emeritus.       Not available Not available 210094 0     Resolution Appointing Andrew Goodman to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank.       Not available Not available 210096 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the St Joseph’s Preparatory School Football Team, on their successful 2020 season and overall 6-0 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League.       Not available Not available 210097 0     Resolution Thanking Congress for passing the Save Our Stages Act and urging the Small Business Administration to equitably promote and distribute funds while continuing to support and invest in the arts and culture sector.       Not available Not available 210104 0     Resolution Recognizing February 7, 2021 as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and honoring the work of Bebashi in providing access to culturally sensitive high-quality healthcare, HIV/AIDS services, health education, and social services.       Not available Not available 210105 0     Resolution Recognizing the week of February 1, 2021 to February 7, 2021 as National Gun Violence Survivors Week to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence, and uplift the resilient voices of survivors in Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 210106 0     Resolution Expressing support for longtime Philadelphia news anchor Ukee Washington, and standing with all impacted employees at CBS3, amid reports of gross misconduct at the network.       Not available Not available 210126 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Children and Youth to hold hearings concerning recommendations to establish an independent Youth Services Ombudsperson office to receive, investigate, and report on concerns from youth and families about safety or services for young people in congregate care, secure or other forms of detention, or any institutional facility.       Not available Not available 210128 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on People with Disabilities and Special Needs to hold hearings regarding services for people with disabilities and general compliance with and enforcement of the Americans with Disabilities Act.       Not available Not available