Committee on Public Health and Human Services 3-19-2019

The Committee on Public Health and Human Services of the Council of the City of Philadelphia held a Public Hearing on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, at 10:00 AM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the following items: 180936 An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," relating to lead paint hazards and other violations, to provide for appeal periods and for penalties, to provide for inspections and fees, to revise definitions, and to promote lead safety, all under certain terms and conditions. 180937 An Ordinance amending Chapter 6 200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Preventive Medicine," to establish requirements for the testing of blood lead levels in children, all under certain terms and conditions. 180938 An Ordinance amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Public Property," by adding a new section requiring that certain renovation projects involving City owned or occupied buildings, or the use of City capital dollars, be certified as lead free or lead safe prior to the completion of the renovation project; all under terms and conditions. 190003 An Ordinance amending Section 9 637 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Opioid Antidote Availability,” to revise certain provisions relating to the form of naloxone available and technical changes to the penalties for not complying with provisions of this law, all under certain terms and conditions. 180787 Resolution authorizing Council's Committee on Health and Human Services to hold hearings to examine the possibility of the Department of Human Services creating objective guidelines and uniform reporting standards for personnel who are tasked with protecting children in Philadelphia from abuse while preventing the tragedy of unjustified family separations. 190067 Resolution calling for the City Council Committee on Public Health and Human Services to hold public hearings on the Administration’s plan to expand the use of the Girard Medical Center Drug Treatment Facility. Committee on Public Health and Human Services Chair: Councilwoman Cindy Bass (8th District) Vice Chair: Councilwoman Maria D. Quiñones-Sánchez (7th District)