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Philadelphia City Council actions

These are actions recorded in Legistar without a published member-by-member vote. They include unanimous decisions, procedural steps such as hearings, notices and amendments, and other entries such as referrals and signatures.

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Meeting date

March 1, 2021

Council Action2021-03-01
Resolution 200406

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold quarterly hearings on Philadelphia’s finances and broader social goals.

Authorizing the Committee on Fiscal Stability and Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold quarterly hearings that include monthly reporting requirements, to discuss the fiscal position and overarching social impact goals of the City, including and as related to the Five-Year Plan and the reporting requirements set forth in the Quarterly City Manager's Report ("QCMR") and as submitted to the Pennsylvania Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority ("PICA").

RECESSED

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Council Action2021-03-01
Bill 210006

This enacted bill amends the Philadelphia Code to authorize the City Treasurer to deposit City funds in Santander Bank, National Association.

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.

SIGNED

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Council Action2021-03-01
Bill 210004

This enacted ordinance authorizes the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development to issue up to $140 million in bonds or similar debt to refinance certain earlier bonds connected to funding the City Retirement System’s unfunded pension liability.

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 Cit...

SIGNED

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Meeting date

February 25, 2021

Council Action2021-02-25
COMMUNICATION 210176

This communication, now placed on file, transmitted a proposed ordinance concerning a multi-year concession agreement between the City of Philadelphia and German American Marketing, Inc., doing business as Christmas Village in Philadelphia.

Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Parks and Recreation and the Commissioner of Procurement, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a multi-year Concession Agreement with German American Marketing, Inc. d/b/a CHRISTMAS VILLAGE IN PHILADELPHIA, for the operation and management of a seasonal Christmas Village for the City of Philadelphia at LOVE Park and other potential City owned areas.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210169

The adopted resolution authorizes the City Council’s Finance Committee and Gun Violence Prevention Committee to hold joint hearings about the connection between poverty, gun violence, and systemic racism in Philadelphia.

Authorizing the Committees on Finance and on Gun Violence Prevention to hold joint hearings regarding the connection between poverty, gun violence, and systemic racism in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210153

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring Michael “O.G.

Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia artist, musician, and anti-violence activist Michael "O.G. Law" Ta'Bon for his 15 years of work and advocacy on behalf of returning citizens, victims of crime, and disadvantaged youth in Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210151

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Deborah Archer on becoming the first Black president of the American Civil Liberties Union.

Honoring and congratulating Deborah Archer for her new position as the first Black president of the American Civil Liberties Union.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210150

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing February 14–20, 2021, as the first Black Girl Freedom Week in Philadelphia.

Recognizing the week of February 14, 2021 to February 20, 2021 as the first Black Girl Freedom Week to celebrate and honor Black girls and the unique challenges they face, as well as to invest in their safe, free, and successful futures.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210149

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Cydney Brown as the 2020-2021 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate.

Honoring and congratulating the 2020-2021 Philadelphia Youth Poet Laureate, Cydney Brown, for her creativity, community work, and dedication to serving Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210147

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating Dr.

Honoring and congratulating Dr. Carl June on his receipt of the shared Dan David prize for his work at the University of Pennsylvania where he was a lead researcher in the development of the first personalized cellular therapy for cancer.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210146

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on the National Football League to stop using “race norming” in its concussion compensation program.

Calling on the National Football League to discontinue the practice "race norming" in their concussion compensation program.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210145

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Michael Masch after his passing for his lifetime of public service and contributions to Philadelphia.

Honoring Michael Masch, on the occasion of his passing, for a lifetime of dedicated service to the people of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210144

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution calling on Congress to pass H.R.

Calling on Congress to pass the Commission to Study and Develop Reparation Proposals for African-Americans Act.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210142

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer ownership of a group of properties on Annin, Cross, Fernon, Greenwich, Reed, Tasker, and Wilder Streets in the 2nd Councilmanic District.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1746 Annin Street, 2231, 2232, 2235, 2249, 2252, 2324 Cross Street, 2227 Fernon Street, 2224, 2256, 2305, 2309 Greenwich Street 2230 Reed Street, 2318 Tasker Street, 2214, 2220, 2222, 2239 2241, 2243 and 2315 Wilder Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210141

Adopted, this resolution recognizes and honors Philadelphia native Stephen Fulton for becoming the Junior Featherweight World Boxing Champion.

Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Stephen Fulton on becoming the Junior Featherweight World Boxing Champion.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2021-02-25
Resolution 210140

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer ownership of 1331 N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2021-02-25
Bill 210121

The enacted ordinance authorizes a $50 million transfer for Fiscal Year 2021 from the Grants Revenue Fund to the General Fund.

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.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

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Council Action2021-02-25
Bill 210120

This enacted ordinance authorized $4 million in Fiscal Year 2021 transfers within the General Fund to support Council’s “New Normal Jobs Initiative.” The funds were intended for same-day work and pay, neighborhood improvement, workforce development for at-risk youth, nursing certification for home health aides, job training tied to commercial-corridor revitalization, and COVID-19 public service announcements.

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."

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.