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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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November 23, 2020

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November 19, 2020

Council Action2020-11-19
COMMUNICATION 200676

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for purchase of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
COMMUNICATION 200675

This communication transmits a proposed ordinance that would clarify which new construction projects combining residential units with commercial or industrial units qualify as residential construction for Philadelphia real estate tax abatements.

Transmitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by clarifying definitions to provide that new construction containing a certain combination of residential dwelling units with commercial or industrial units shall be deemed residential construction for purpose of the tax abatements available under that Chapter; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
COMMUNICATION 200674

This communication is recorded with a status of placed on file.

Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
COMMUNICATION 200673

This communication, placed on file, transmits a proposed ordinance about North 8th Street between Vine Street and Race Street.

Transmitting an Ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Bicycle Lanes," by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, and to remove a travel lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, all under certain terms and conditions.

READ AND FILED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Resolution 200640

This adopted resolution calls on the U.S.

Calling on the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate to hold hearings on voter suppression and voter intimidation during the 2020 United States presidential election.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Resolution 200638

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring and congratulating the Franklin Towne Charter Girls Soccer team for its 2019–2020 season.

Honoring and congratulating the Franklin Towne Charter Girls Soccer team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 16-0-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Resolution 200637

This adopted resolution proclaimed November 15–22, 2020, as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Philadelphia.

Proclaiming November 15-22, 2020, as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Philadelphia and honoring organizations, advocates, and City workers for their work supporting Philadelphia's most vulnerable.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Resolution 200634

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring Kindred Arts and Little Giant Creative for bringing the Monumental Tour public art exhibit to Philadelphia.

Honoring Kindred Arts and Little Giant Creative on the occasion of Monumental Tour's public art exhibit in the City of Philadelphia.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Resolution 200633

This adopted resolution authorizes the Philadelphia Land Bank to transfer or otherwise dispose of 1615 N.

Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1615 N. 6th Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Resolution 200632

Philadelphia City Council adopted a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Ronald R.

Honoring the life and legacy of Ronald R. Donatucci, Sr., a dedicated public servant and renowned political leader.

ADOPTED

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Council Action2020-11-19
Resolution 200631

City Council adopted a resolution recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia City Commissioners and their staff for their work during the 2020 General Election.

Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia City Commissioners and the hard-working members of their staff for their around the clock work during the 2020 General Election, and for ensuring that every vote cast in Philadelphia was counted.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Resolution 200629

Adopted resolution recognized November 8–14, 2020, as National Apprenticeship Week in Philadelphia.

Recognizing November 8 through November 14, 2020 as National Apprenticeship Week and honoring ApprenticeshipPHL and the District 1199c Training and Upgrading Fund for its continued commitment to providing job skills, training, and opportunity to all Philadelphians.

ADOPTED

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Bill 200590-A

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s contracting rules to require contractors, applicants, and certain subcontractors seeking City contracts worth $100,000 or more to disclose their prior City contracting experience and demographic information about their workforces and, in some cases, board members and labor sources.

Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled "Procurement Contracts," and Chapter 17-1400, entitled "Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance," to add disclosure requirements related to prior contracting experience and the demographic characteristics of employees, other sources of labor, and board members of contractors and subcontractors for City contracts for public works, other competitively bid services, and professional services, and by adding reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Bill 200589-A

This enacted law requires bidders for certain competitively bid City services contracts worth $100,000 or more to provide demographic information about employees performing the work and information about their prior City-contract experience.

Amending Chapter 17-100, entitled "Procurement Contracts," by adding requirements related to the provision of information regarding the demographic characteristics of the employees of, and the labor force used by, City contractors and subcontractors in the performance of work under certain City contracts for competitively bid services, all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Bill 200588-A

This enacted ordinance requires contractors and subcontractors bidding on City goods contracts worth $100,000 or more to disclose their prior City contracting experience and demographic information about their employees and board members.

Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Contracts and Procurement," by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled "Procurement Contracts," to add disclosure requirements related to prior contracting experience and the demographic characteristics of employees and board members of contractors and subcontractors for City contracts for competitively bid goods; and by adding reporting requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.

SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL

Other recorded action without a published tally.

Council Action2020-11-19
Bill 200574-A

This enacted ordinance amended Philadelphia’s business regulations to protect certain small restaurants operating in leased spaces that experienced major COVID-19 revenue losses.

Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to commercial leases and provide eviction and financial relief to restaurant businesses that operate on leased premises, all under certain terms and conditions.

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Other recorded action without a published tally.