Philadelphia City Council / Committee on Public Health and Human Services

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 1:00 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

210902 An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) and Subcode “PM” (The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code) and other related sections of The Philadelphia Code to add provisions related to the abatement of rats and other vermin in the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.

220051 An Ordinance amending Section 9 4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “2021 Public Health Emergency Leave,” to establish additional leave time under certain circumstance, modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

210046 Resolution calling for a public hearing to examine the City of Philadelphia’s compliance with the Pennsylvania Firefighter Cancer Presumption Act.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia hold a Public Hearing on Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 5:00 PM, in Lewis Elkins Elementary School 3199 D Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, to hear testimony on the following items:

200403 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to continue to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia’s efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director’s Office and human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids; and to assess the City’s response to the 2020 Restorative Investment Plan for Kensington Residents.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, at 8:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

210510 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preventative Medicine,” by adding a new section offering gift certificates to citizens and property owners of Philadelphia who received vaccinations for COVID 19 in order to incentivize immunizations against the disease; all under certain terms and conditions.

210511 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preventative Medicine,” by adding a new section offering vouchers for rebates on City gas and water charges to citizens and property owners of Philadelphia who received vaccinations for COVID 19 in order to incentivize immunizations against the disease; all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, May 21, 2021, at 2:00 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

210364 An Ordinance amending various chapters of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the availability of feminine hygiene products in City facilities, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, May 14, 2021, at 10:00 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

210331 An Ordinance 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.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, April 23, 2021, at 1:00 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200403 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to continue to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia’s efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director’s Office and human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids; and to assess the City’s response to the 2020 Restorative Investment Plan for Kensington Residents.

The Joint Committees on Commerce & Economic Development and Public Health & Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 7, 2021, at 2:00 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

210201 Resolution authorizing the Committees on Commerce and Economic Development and Public Health and Human Services to conduct a joint hearing to review the past and current guidance for Restaurant Capacity; and, if needed, make recommendations to the Philadelphia Health Department to either change current Restaurant capacity requirements or recommend future Restaurant capacity requirements.

The Joint Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Monday, March 15, 2021, at 2:30 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200690 Resolution authorizing the Committees on Public Safety and Public Health and Human Services to conduct joint hearings to examine available options for protecting Philadelphians in the Philadelphia jail system and the Pennsylvania prison system from COVID 19.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 2, 2021, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200678 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preventive Medicine,” by imposing duration limitations on emergency control measures, requiring Council approval of emergency control measures in certain circumstances, and to make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

210122 An Ordinance 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.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, February 19, 2021, at 2:30 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

210082 An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by amending Chapter 17 1400, entitled “Non Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” to provide procedures applicable to the awarding of contracts to non City providers of vaccine doses for COVID 19 and related variants, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, December 10, 2020, at 1:00 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200403 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to continue to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia’s efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director’s Office and human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids; and to assess the City’s response to the 2020 Restorative Investment Plan for Kensington Residents.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Thursday, November 19, 2020, at 1:00 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

200403 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to continue to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia’s efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director’s Office and human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids; and to assess the City’s response to the 2020 Restorative Investment Plan for Kensington Residents.

200520 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings to evaluate the City of Philadelphia’s plan for distributing, tracking, and otherwise managing the roll out of the COVID 19 vaccine.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, November 13, 2020, at 1:00 PM to hear testimony on the following items:

200338 Resolution authorizing City Council’s Committee on Public Health & Human Services to hold hearings regarding the disproportionate numbers of seniors in congregate care settings who have passed away as a result of the COVID 19 pandemic.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, November 6, 2020, at 10:00 AM, in remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following items:

200115 An Ordinance amending Section 10 602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Smoking,” to prohibit establishments that are excepted from the indoor smoking prohibition from permitting minors to enter, and to require health informational signs; and amending Section 10 614, entitled “Electronic Smoking Devices,” to prohibit establishments that are excepted from the indoor e cigarette use prohibition from permitting minors to enter, and to require health informational signs; all under certain terms and conditions.

200153 Resolution a resolution calling for the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to help the city adequately prepare for, avoid, and, if needed, mitigate the effect of emergency room and hospital closures as research has shown disparate impacts on patients that are low income and/or from communities of color in addition to the loss of jobs.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, October 30, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams. This remote hearing may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch city council/, to hear testimony on the following items:

200425 An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” by creating a new Chapter 6 1300 entitled “Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces,” to promote a healthy environment that protects the public from the risks of toxic herbicides by prohibiting their use on all city owned or used public grounds including but not limited to parks, trails, recreation centers, and playgrounds; establishing reporting requirements; and establishing a private right of action, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner to hear testimony on the following items:

200392 An Ordinance amending Section 10 403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Prohibited Conduct,” by prohibiting the use of consumer fireworks and providing certain penalties, under certain terms and conditions.

200425 An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” by creating a new Chapter 6 1300 entitled “Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces,” to promote a healthy environment that protects the public from the risks of toxic herbicides by prohibiting their use on all city owned or used public grounds including but not limited to parks, trails, recreation centers, and playgrounds; establishing reporting requirements; and establishing a private right of action, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Joint Committees on People with Disabilities and Special Needs & Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

200310 Resolution authorizing the Committees on People with Disabilities & Special Needs and on Public Health & Human Services to hold joint hearings regarding the racial and ableist disparities of coronavirus infections and impacts in Philadelphia.

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The Joint Committees on People with Disabilities and Special Needs & Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

200310 Resolution authorizing the Committees on People with Disabilities & Special Needs and on Public Health & Human Services to hold joint hearings regarding the racial and ableist disparities of coronavirus infections and impacts in Philadelphia.

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The Joint Committees on People with Disabilities and Special Needs & Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, July 28, 2020, at 10:00 AM to hear testimony on the following items:

200310 Resolution authorizing the Committees on People with Disabilities & Special Needs and on Public Health & Human Services to hold joint hearings regarding the racial and ableist disparities of coronavirus infections and impacts in Philadelphia.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, June 22, 2020, at 2:30 PM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

200303 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 4100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces,” to establish leave time for public health emergencies, modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, June 12, 2020, at 9:30 AM, in a remote manner using Microsoft® Teams to hear testimony on the following item:

200306 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 4100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Promoting Healthy Families and Workplaces,” by adding new definitions and requirements to ensure that certain health care employees are compensated for lost wages and medical expenses in the event they contract a communicable disease at work during a pandemic or epidemic event, all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 9:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

190864 An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” by amending Chapter 6 200, entitled “Preventive Medicine,” to require the reporting of information related to substance use treatment, drug overdose treatment, and related information, to the Department of Public Health, all under certain terms and conditions.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Public Health and Human Services, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, November 20, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

190715 An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” by creating a new Chapter 6 1200, entitled “Prescription Data Collection,” to provide for submission of certain prescription data to the Department of Public Health solely for the purpose of administration and maintenance of the public health, in accordance with the Home Rule Charter, all under certain terms and conditions.

190788 An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, the “Health Code,” to add a section establishing requirements for hospitals that anticipate closing, all under certain terms and conditions.

190804 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” to add a new Section 9 638, entitled “Sale of Electronic Smoking Devices in Youth Accessible Establishments,” prohibiting selling and offering for sale certain electronic smoking devices in youth accessible establishments and fixing penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Public Health and Human Services, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed items.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, October 15, 2019, at 2:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items:

190040 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the increase in maternal mortality among African American women in Philadelphia.

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilmember Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilmember Maria D. Quiñones Sánchez (7th District)

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, September 17, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following item:

190505 An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” by adding a new Chapter 6 311, entitled “Children’s Meals at Food Service Establishments.”

Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilmember Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilmember Maria D. Quiñones Sánchez (7th District)

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, at 6:00 PM, at the Harrowgate PAL Center, 851 E. Tioga Street, Philadelphia, PA 19134, to hear testimony on the following items:

180037 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia's efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director's office and our Human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids.

Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 to hear testimony on the following item:

180785 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings on environmental health disparities and the impact of pollutants in at-risk neighborhoods.

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 11, 2018, at 5:30 PM, in McPherson Library, 601 E. Indiana Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19134, to hear testimony on the following item:

180037 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia's efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director's office and our Human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids.

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Friday, November 30, 2018 to hear testimony on the following item:

180888 An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adding a new Chapter 6-1200, entitled "Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Practices," to provide for registration of pharmaceutical manufacturer agents and certain other requirements; and to prohibit gifts by pharmaceutical manufacturers and their agents to health care practitioners; all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

From the hearing of the Committee on Public Heath and Human Services held Friday, November 30, 2018.

Watch the full hearing: https://youtu.be/IzS0OyfPx8U

From the hearing of the Committee on Public Heath and Human Services held Friday, November 30, 2018.

https://youtu.be/IzS0OyfPx8U

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, November 13, 2018 to hear testimony on the following item:

180695 An Ordinance amending Title 9, "Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions," of The Philadelphia Code to add a new Section 9-637, entitled "Opioid Antidote Availability," to require pharmacies to stock opioid antidotes and display signs giving notice of opioid antidote availability to customers, all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 to hear testimony on the following item:

180457 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other Businesses," to add a new Section 9-637, entitled "Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products," prohibiting offering for sale and selling certain tobacco products other than cigarettes with characterizing flavors and fixing penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 7, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

171125 An Ordinance amending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Smoking," by adding smoking restrictions at certain bus stops; all under certain terms and conditions.

180001 An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adding a new Chapter 6-310, entitled "Sodium Safety Warning Labeling for Chain Restaurants."

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

Discussion of Councilman Al Taubenberger's (At Large) bill regarding smoking at SEPTA stops/stations.

171125 An Ordinance amending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Smoking," by adding smoking restrictions at certain bus stops; all under certain terms and conditions.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 4, 2018, at 5:30 PM, at The Cardinal Bevilacqua Center, 2646 Kensington Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19125, to hear testimony on the following item:

180037 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia's efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director's office and our Human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids.

Immediately following the public hearing, a meeting of the Committee on Public Health and Human Services, open to the public, will be held to consider the action to be taken on the above listed item.

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, April 2, 2018 to hear testimony on the following items:

171125 An Ordinance amending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Smoking," by adding smoking restrictions at certain bus stops; all under certain terms and conditions.

180215 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Lead Paint Disclosure," to clarify an existing requirement that as a condition of licensing Family Child Day Care facilities built before March 1978 that such facilities be certified as lead safe or lead free, all under certain terms and conditions.

170651 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings regarding the provision of Behavioral Health services for people of color and the state of mental health and mental health awareness in the Black community and other communities of color.

170837 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health & Human Services to hold hearings regarding board and leadership diversity among foundations and nonprofit organizations in Philadelphia.

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, March 12, 2018to hear testimony on the following item:

180037 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings to assess the City of Philadelphia's efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director's office and our Human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids.

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District) opens a hearing of the Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services held March 12, 2018 to:

"Assess the City of Philadelphia's efforts, as coordinated by the Managing Director's office and our Human services departments, to prevent and treat abuse, addiction, and disease related to the use of opioids."

View the full hearing: https://youtu.be/1VLxfizkUbM

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Wednesday, February 7, 2018 to hear testimony on the following item:

170949 Resolution authorizing the Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings on the Department of Human Services' Community Umbrella Agencies scorecard.

Panel 1:
Cynthia Figueroa, Commissioner, Philadelphia Department of Human Services

Panel 2:
Dawn Holden, Chief Executive Officer, Turning Points for Children
Samea Kim, Esq., Associate Director, Pennsylvania Council for Children Youth & Family Services

Panel 3:
Donella Shaffer, Esq., Chief, Child Advocacy Unit, Defender Association of Philadelphia

Panel 4:
Casey Caramanica
Nadirah Collins
Shakia Rambert

Panel 5:
Tawana Ford Sabbath, MSS, Ph. D., Past President, Alliance of Black Social Workers
Ethelind Baylor, Vice President, District Council 47, aFSCME

Regan Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, Net Community Care (written testimony)

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) makes opening remarks before the Hearing of the Committee on Public Health and Human Services on the Department of Human Services' Community Umbrella Agencies scorecard held Wednesday, February 7, 2018.

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, June 12, 2017 to hear testimony on the following items:

161111 An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Professions," to add a new Section 9-903, entitled "Conversion Therapy," adding definitions and prohibiting the practice of conversion therapy by mental health providers on patients under 18 years of age, under certain terms and conditions.

170470 An Ordinance amending Title 3 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Air Management Code," by amending Chapter 3-200 thereof, entitled "Prohibited Conduct," to add a new section prohibiting the cutting of rubber tires by any person, under certain terms and conditions.

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

The Joint Committees on Legislative Oversight and Public Health & Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Monday, May 15, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

No. 170043
Resolution authorizing Council's Committees on Legislative Oversight and Public Health and Human Services to hold hearings examining the incidence of raccoon infestation in the City of Philadelphia and administrative solutions for the public health concerns posed thereby.

Committee on Legislative Oversight
Chair: Councilman Brian O’Neill (10th District)
Vice Chair: Councilman Kenyatta Johnson (2nd District)

Committee on Public Health and Human Services
Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District)
Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)

From the hearing of the Joint Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Health & Human Services held on Monday, March 20, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

Constituent Gerrell Martin testifies on evictions and tenant rights.

From the hearing of the Joint Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Health & Human Services held on Monday, March 20, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

Councilwoman Helen Gym (At Large) opens the hearing with comments on the impact of evictions and substandard living conditions.

From the hearing of the Joint Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Health & Human Services held on Monday, March 20, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

Constituent William Church testifies on evictions and tenant rights.

From the hearing of the Joint Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Health & Human Services held on Monday, March 20, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

Constituent Yazmin Vasquez testifies on evictions and tenant rights.

From the hearing of the Joint Committees on Licenses & Inspections and Public Health & Human Services held on Monday, March 20, 2017 to hear testimony on the following item:

Constituent Zina Williams testifies on evictions and tenant rights.

From the Hearing of Council's Committee on Public Health held Wednesday, November 16, 2016:

Council President Darrell Clarke (5th District) asks a representative of the Philadelphia Department of Health about the number of certified lead inspectors currently on staff and how many more they could hire with additional funding.

Watch the entire hearing here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1zylCoZ1-k

From the Hearing of Council's Committee on Public Health held Wednesday, November 16, 2016:

Sara Jann, Executive Associate at the Maternity Care Coalition testifies in favor of Councilwoman Cindy Bass' Ordinance #160811:

"requiring that all City buildings and facilities with bathrooms open to the public have baby diaper changing stations; and requiring the installation of diaper changing stations in connection with capital projects."

Feb. 11, 2015 - A public hearing for the Public Health and Human Services committee. During this hearing, witnesses testified on the following items:

140517 -- An Ordinance amending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, known as the "Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," by providing for a limited period of time during which certain Private Clubs may apply for and obtain a waiver of the provisions of the Section prohibiting smoking in certain places, under certain terms and conditions.

140635 -- An Ordinance amending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, known as the "Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," by providing a limited period of time during which certain Drinking Establishments may apply for and obtain a waiver of the provisions of the Section prohibiting smoking in certain places, under certain terms and conditions.

140649 -- An Ordinance amending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, known as the "Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," by providing a limited period of time during which certain Drinking Establishments may apply for and obtain a waiver of the provisions of the Section prohibiting smoking in certain places, under certain terms and conditions.

140886 -- An Ordinance amending Section 10-602 of The Philadelphia Code, known as the "Clean Indoor Air Worker Protection Law," by providing a limited period of time during which certain Drinking Establishments may apply for and obtain a waiver of the provisions of the Section prohibiting smoking in certain places, under certain terms and conditions.

March 4, 2014 - The Philadelphia City Council Appropriations Committee heard testimony from Administration officials on Bill No. 140025. For more information about this bill and this hearing, visit https://phila.legistar.com.