Details Meeting Name: CITY COUNCIL Agenda status: Final Meeting date/time: 3/18/2021 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: Not available   Attachments: Meeting Items (36) 36 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 210242 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210082, which was passed by Council on March 4, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on March 17, 2021.       Action details Not available 210243 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200618, which was passed by Council on March 11, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on March 17, 2021.       Action details Not available 210244 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB, LLC, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.       Action details Not available 210245 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (“PRA”) for the PRA to act as the City’s agent to include and incorporate Philadelphia Water Department-identified green stormwater infrastructure projects (the "Stormwater Infrastructure") in certain construction and improvement projects in and around the City on properties owned by the City (the "City Projects"), including those projects arising out of the City's "Rebuilding Community Infrastructure" or "Rebuild" Program, and on properties owned by the PRA ("PRA Projects") (the City Projects and PRA Projects, together, the "Construction Projects") from the design phase to construction completion in an efficient manner, under certain terms and conditions.       Action details Not available 210230 0     Resolution Also naming the 1600 block of West York Street from North 16th Street to North 17th Street, as “Margaret Wells Way” to honor the life and legacy of Margaret Wells through her impact on the North Philadelphia recovery community. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210231 0     Resolution Honoring the Forty-Ninth Vice President of the United States, Kamala Harris, for her distinguished career and accomplishments, on the occasion of Women’s History Month. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210232 0     Resolution Recognizing the week of March 21 through March 27, 2021, as “National Safe Place Week” in the City of Philadelphia, and calling for a citywide effort to create havens for young people from physical and emotional abuse, neglect, violence and trauma through mentoring, counseling, and community supports. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210233 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring the Defender Association of Philadelphia for their tireless pursuit of justice for our indigent population and designating the day of March 18, 2021 as “Public Defense Day” in the City of Philadelphia. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210234 0     Resolution Supporting the "Live and Let Live" Campaign for the City of Philadelphia, to coordinate, engage, and promote activities to help eradicate the culture of gun violence. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210225 0     Bill Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending Section 14-502, entitled “/CTR, Center City Overlay District” by establishing and adding a new subarea within the Broad Street Area, entitled “South Broad Street Gateway” and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210226 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, for the purpose of further implementing Council’s “New Normal Jobs Initiative” and adjusting Council’s internal appropriations. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210235 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to consider the equitable allocation of resources for the School District of Philadelphia under the American Rescue Plan. Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210236 0     Resolution Honoring the advocacy of Bill Krebs in affirming the rights of all people with disabilities. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210237 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Camae Ayewa and Rasheedah Phillips for their cultural and artistic contributions to Philadelphia and for winning the 2021 Collide residency award from Arts at CERN on behalf of their collective, Black Quantum Futurism. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210238 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Drexel University Women and Men’s basketball teams for winning their respective Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) title games and qualifying for the Women and Men’s 2021 NCAA basketball tournament. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210227 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” to revise the rules and requirements pertaining to tobacco retailers and tobacco retailer permits to allow transfers of retailer permits to new locations, under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210228 0     Bill To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Spruce Street, 5th Street, South Street, and 8th Street, all under certain terms and conditions. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210239 0     Resolution Recognizing March 2021 as Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month to understand the symptoms of colorectal cancer and the importance of regular screenings; and increase access to screenings in underserved communities. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar     Action details Not available 210229 0     Bill Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by City Council proposing an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the eligibility, selection and removal of the Members of the Board of Education; relating to the Board of Education’s responsibility for the administration of the School District; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210240 0     Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Educational Supplement to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to the eligibility, selection, and removal of the Members of the Board of Education; relating to the Board of Education’s responsibility for the administration of the School District; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. Introduced and Referred     Action details Not available 210241 0     Resolution Recognizing Cohen Thompson, founder of Skate University, for his outstanding contributions and ongoing service to disadvantaged youth in his native West Philadelphia community. Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next 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. ADOPTED     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. ADOPTED     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”. ADOPTED     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”. ADOPTED     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. ADOPTED     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". ADOPTED     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. ADOPTED     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. ADOPTED     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. ADOPTED     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. ADOPTED     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 AND PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available 200658 0     Bill Authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and Berks Street.       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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 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 PASSED Pass 17:0 Action details Not available