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Agenda # Name Type Title Action Result Tally Action Details Video 210349 0     COMMUNICATION April 9, 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. 200348 - Not for approval without further amendments Bill No. 200713 Bill No. 210204 Bill No. 210207 - Not for approval Bill No. 210225 Bill No. 210228 Bill No. 210246 Bill No. 210247 Bill No. 210281 Respectfully submitted, JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor       Not available Not available 210350 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, and 2022 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.       Not available Not available 210351 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a resolution providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2021, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.       Not available Not available 210352 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive.       Not available Not available 210353 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget.       Not available Not available 210354 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.       Not available Not available 210355 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ‘Business Income and Receipts Taxes,’ by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210356 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210357 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.       Not available Not available 210358 0     COMMUNICATION Mayor Kenney Sixth Budget Address to City Council Strictly embargoed for delivery Mayor Kenney delivered his sixth budget address to City Council on April 15, 2021. This is the text of his speech as prepared: Thank you, Council President Clarke and members of City Council, for inviting me to speak today. As surreal as it is to be joining you virtually - and not in Council Chambers - I am pleased to present our sixth proposed Five Year Financial Plan, covering Fiscal Years 2022-2026. Unlike the previous five, this Plan comes in the wake of what many consider the most challenging year in Philadelphia’s history. The combination of a global pandemic, a tumultuous presidential election, a worsening gun violence epidemic, and long overdue demands for racial justice, have tested the resolve and resilience of every single Philadelphian. We’ve experienced a great deal of loss. We lost loved ones, many lost their jobs, and others lost businesses they worked years to build. But I, for one, have never lost hope - hope for our City’s ability to rebound, hope for our cap       Not available Not available 210359 0     COMMUNICATION Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210001, 210002, 210079, 210118, 210119, 210136, 210137, 210178, 210179, and 210180, which were passed by Council on April 8, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on April 14, 2021.       Not available Not available 210320 0     Bill To adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive.       Not available Not available 210321 0     Bill To adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget.       Not available Not available 210322 0     Bill Adopting the Operating Budget for Fiscal Year 2022.       Not available Not available 210323 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-2600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Business Income and Receipts Taxes,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210324 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210335 0     Resolution Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, and 2022 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.       Not available Not available 210336 0     Resolution Providing for the approval by the Council of the City of Philadelphia of a Revised Five Year Financial Plan for the City of Philadelphia covering Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, and incorporating Revised changes with respect to Fiscal Year 2021, which is to be submitted by the Mayor to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (the "Authority") pursuant to the Intergovernmental Cooperation Agreement, authorized by an ordinance of this Council approved by the Mayor on January 3, 1992 (Bill No. 1563-A), by and between the City and the Authority.       Not available Not available 210337 0     Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Frank L. Stephens, Jr., and recognizing his work at the Free Library of Philadelphia and his dedication to elevating Black Art and Stories.       Not available Not available 210338 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on the Environment and the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to conduct joint hearings on building decarbonization in the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 210339 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing community garden leaders for their stewardship and service on the occasion of Earth Day 2021.       Not available Not available 210340 0     Resolution Calling on the City of Philadelphia Office of Fleet Management to develop and execute a Request for Proposals for additional electric vehicles and charging station infrastructure for such vehicles in the City of Philadelphia’s fleet.       Not available Not available 210341 0     Resolution Recognizing April 22, 2021 as Earth Day in the City of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 210342 0     Resolution Honoring and thanking the Philadelphia Energy Authority for its Solar Savings Grant Program.       Not available Not available 210325 0     Bill Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Employees Retirement Code,” by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits during the pandemic, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210326 0     Bill Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on both sides of Sackett Street from Cottman Avenue to Ryan Avenue.       Not available Not available 210327 0     Bill Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone regulations on both sides of Saint Vincent Street from Sackett Street to Hawthorne Street.       Not available Not available 210343 0     Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Donald McGrogan, and recognizing his lifelong dedication to family, friends, and advancing the labor movement of Philadelphia.       Not available Not available 210328 0     Bill Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.       Not available Not available 210329-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to require the use and disclosure of uniform screening criteria for rental housing and certain related disclosures to prospective rental housing applicants, and to provide that the failure to provide such disclosures may be evidence of other unlawful housing and real property practices, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210330-A 0     Bill Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” by adding a new Section 9-810, entitled “Prospective Tenant Screening Practices,” to regulate the application and selection process for housing units, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210344 0     Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to hold hearings to determine how the City of Philadelphia should best use the one-time opportunity to create permanent solutions to homelessness arising as a result of Philadelphia’s allocation of $42,000,000 through the American Rescue Plan in support of affordable housing and homelessness assistance.       Not available Not available 210345 0     Resolution Standing in solidarity with residents of St. Vincent and the Grenadines in the midst of repeated eruptions of the La Soufrière volcano, and encouraging Philadelphians to offer their support in whatever ways they can.       Not available Not available 210331 0     Bill Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, the “Health Code,” to add a section establishing reporting and employment requirements related to changes in ownership or of the license holder of long-term care facilities and hospitals; all under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210346 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Imhotep Charter boys basketball team, on their successful 2020-2021 season and overall undefeated record in the Philadelphia Public League boys basketball championships.       Not available Not available 210332-A 0     Bill Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of East Passyunk Avenue and surrounding areas.       Not available Not available 210333 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Greenwich street and 2nd street; Reed street and S. 4th street; Moyamensing avenue and Wharton street.       Not available Not available 210334 0     Bill Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Morris street and S. 2nd street.       Not available Not available 210347 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring One Million Black Women, an initiative launched by Goldman Sachs, Black women-led organizations, and other partners, which will commit $10 billion in direct investment capital and $100 million in philanthropic support to address gender and racial biases Black women have faced for generations.       Not available Not available 210348 0     Resolution Calling on the National Collegiate Athletic Association to reevaluate its policies and practices related to gender equity; and to implement steps to close gender gaps in all sports and divisions.       Not available Not available 210226 1     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.       Not available Not available 210226 1     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.       Not available Not available 210226 1     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.       Not available Not available 210296 0     Resolution Recognizing and supporting the health and wellness of Black mamas and birthing people by acknowledging April 11-17, 2021, as “Black Maternal Health Week”.       Not available Not available 210297 0     Resolution Urging the United States Senate to pass Senate Bill 1306, the Protecting the Right to Organize Act of 2019 (also known as the “PRO Act”), and affirming the right of workers to form unions and organize for higher wages, family-sustaining benefits, as well as safety, dignity, and respect at their workplace.       Not available Not available 210298 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring James Harry Calamia for his exceptional service to the Roxborough Community as the Executive Director of the Roxborough Development Corporation.       Not available Not available 210299 0     Resolution Recognizing and honoring Keir Bradford-Grey for her astounding, impactful, and incomparable service to the City and its citizens as Chief Defender of the Defender Association of Philadelphia and congratulating her on her new role as Partner at Montgomery McCracken Walker & Rhoads LLP.       Not available Not available 210300 0     Resolution Calling upon the United States Congress to support the Biden Administration’s American Jobs Plan, a multi trillion-dollar plan to invest in American infrastructure and jobs over the next 8 years.       Not available Not available 210301 0     Resolution Recognizing April 2021 as Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month in the City of Philadelphia, and commending the Eagles Autism Foundation and Divine Providence Village for their vaccination initiative.       Not available Not available 210302 0     Resolution Recognizing and congratulating Gail Harrity for her 24 years of dedicated, effective, and transformative leadership as President and Chief Operating Officer of the Philadelphia Museum of Art.       Not available Not available 210303 0     Resolution Recognizing and celebrating Mental Health Partnerships on the 70th Anniversary of the organization’s founding.       Not available Not available 210304 0     Resolution Council calls on The Pennsylvania State Senate and House of Representatives to grant Philadelphia the ability to provide needed regulatory relief to local bars, restaurants, and other liquor licensees. Regulatory relief in the form of extended bar hours and increased happy hours will allow establishments hit hard by state and local coronavirus related closures and capacity restrictions to make a full recovery and preserve thousands of local jobs.       Not available Not available 210305 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating the West Catholic Preparatory High School Girls Basketball Team, the Lady Burrs, on winning the school's first ever PIAA state title against Mohawk with a 67-56 victory.       Not available Not available 210306 0     Resolution Resolution to bring to Philadelphia the main celebrations of the 250th Anniversaries of the Navy and Marine Corps.       Not available Not available 210307 0     Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the New Kensington-Fishtown Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street address as 1824 East Huntingdon street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with JR Complete Construction Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.       Not available Not available 210310 0     Resolution Recognizing April 24, 2021 as the 20th National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day to provide a safe and effective option for the disposal of unwanted, unused, or expired controlled substances; and to minimize the incidence of drug abuse and fatal overdoses in the City due to non-medical prescription drugs found in the homes of family and friends.       Not available Not available 210311 0     Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Eighth Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.       Not available Not available 210312 0     Resolution Calling on the School District of Philadelphia to help combat anti-Asian hate by providing Asian American history lessons during Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) heritage month in May to further educate and inform students of the rich history and contributions of Asian Americans.       Not available Not available 210313 0     Resolution Honoring and congratulating Dr. Carmen Febo, the longtime Executive Director of Taller Puertorriqueno Inc., on the occasion of her upcoming retirement.       Not available Not available 210314 0     Resolution Honoring and recognizing Paul S. Beideman, the longtime President and CEO of Avenue of the Arts Inc., for his years of service in strengthening Philadelphia’s internationally recognized arts and culture scene upon the occasion of his upcoming retirement.       Not available Not available 210315 0     Resolution Recognizing qFLIX Philadelphia - the largest LGBTQ+ film festival in the mid-Atlantic region - and its parent organization qFLIX USA, and calling on Facebook to unlock the organization’s qFLIX Worcester account.       Not available 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.       Not available Not available 200189 1     Bill Amending Chapter 6-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Nuisance Health Establishments,” by adding a definition for Supervised Injection Sites, creating a presumption that they are Nuisance Health Establishments and establishing criteria to obtain the support of the community by requiring a hearing before City Council.       Not available Not available 210139-AA 0     Bill Amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Taxes and Rents - General,” by adding required conditions and information for reporting adjustments to taxable income, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210139-AA 1     Bill Amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Taxes and Rents - General,” by adding required conditions and information for reporting adjustments to taxable income, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available 210139-AA 1     Bill Amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Taxes and Rents - General,” by adding required conditions and information for reporting adjustments to taxable income, under certain terms and conditions.       Not available Not available