Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/11/2021 10:00 AM Minutes status: Final   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: Minutes   Attachments: Meeting Items (52) 52 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 210221 0     COMMUNICATION 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 210222 0     COMMUNICATION 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 210223 0     COMMUNICATION 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. READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 210224 0     COMMUNICATION 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 READ AND FILED     Action details Not available 210203 0     Bill 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 Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210208 0     Resolution 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210209 0     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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210210 0     Resolution 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210211 0     Resolution Urging U.S. Senators Casey and Toomey, and the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1/S.R. 1, “For the People Act”. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210212 0     Resolution 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”. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210204 0     Bill 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. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210205 0     Bill 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. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210213 0     Resolution Honoring Amanda Gorman, the first national youth poet laureate, for becoming the youngest poet to ever speak at a U.S. presidential inauguration. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210214 0     Resolution 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". Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210206 0     Bill 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. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210215 0     Resolution 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. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210216 0     Resolution 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210217 0     Resolution 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210218 0     Resolution 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210207 0     Bill 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. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210219 0     Resolution 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210220 0     Resolution 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. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 200628 0     Bill 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 200628 0     Bill 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210075 1     Bill 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 210075 1     Bill 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210078-A 1     Bill 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. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 210078-A 1     Bill 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. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210160 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director. SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL     Action details Not available 210160 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director. ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 200628 0     Bill 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210075 1     Bill 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210078-A 1     Bill 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. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210160 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director. READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR     Action details Not available 210183 0     Resolution 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210184 0     Resolution Remembering Henrietta Lacks and honoring her contribution to modern medicine, including the development of COVID-19 vaccines. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210185 0     Resolution 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210186 0     Resolution Recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women’s History Month. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210187 0     Resolution Recognizing the Women’s March on Philadelphia during Women’s History Month 2021 and the organizers who hosted 4 consecutive marches from 2017-2020. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210188 0     Resolution 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210189 0     Resolution Recognizing Rochelle "Chellie" Cameron on the occasion of her appointment as chair of the U.S. Policy Council for Airports Council International. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210190 0     Resolution Urging the U.S. Congress to pass Senate Bill 475 and House Resolution 1320, which designate Juneteenth as a national holiday. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210192 0     Resolution 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210194 0     Resolution Honoring the athletes of the class of 2020 for their incomplete seasons and shortened high school athletic career due to the COVID-19 pandemic. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210196 0     Resolution 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210200 0     Resolution 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210208 0     Resolution 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 210218 0     Resolution 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. ADOPTED     Action details Not available 200618 0     Bill 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. READ AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 210122-A 1     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. READ     Action details Not available 210122-A 2     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. AMENDED     Action details Not available 210122-A 2     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. ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING.     Action details Not available