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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, September 10, 2020

10:00 AMThis meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft® Teams. This remote session may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios Channel 40 or http://phlcouncil.com/watch-city-council/

Transcript

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Legislation acted on

Matters this meeting took action on, each linking to its bill page.

  1. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  2. 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...

    Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 No (member by member)

  3. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  4. Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to amend certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/AME, American Street O...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  5. Bill 200350WITHDRAWN

    Amending the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Norris Street, American Street, Berks Street, and 3rd Street; and a...

  6. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an Amendment to a Joint-Use Agreement with the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania pursuant to which cert...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  7. Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by adding a new Chapter 17-2300, entitled “Public Hearing Required Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement with City W...

  8. Amending Chapter 9-2500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fire Suppression System Workers,” to provide for additional licensing requirements for fire suppression system workers, all under certain te...

    Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 No (member by member)

  9. Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled “Prohibited Physical Contact by Peace Officers,” to prev...

  10. Initiating action to continue the Mayfair Business Improvement District beyond its termination date in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison A...

  11. Amending Chapter 10-2200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Hate Crimes,” to provide for penalties for criminal conduct involving misuse of the 911 emergency response system motivated by hatred towar...

  12. Amending Section 9-1130 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Unlawful Credit Screening Practices in Employment,” by revising restrictions, under certain terms and conditions.

  13. Bill 200414HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, inclu...

  14. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Tolbut Street, from Torresdale Avenue eastbound to the end of the roadway.

  15. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Buckius Street (extended), the Delaware River, Orthodox Street (ext...

  16. Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” and Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by adding disclosure requirem...

  17. Bill 200418IN COMMITTEE

    To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Bartram Avenue, the Delaware Expressway, Enterprise Avenue, and Isl...

  18. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Director of Finance.

  19. Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, inclu...

  20. Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, inclu...

  21. Authorizing the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation a.k.a. PCDC (“Owner”) to own and maintain a pedestrian plaza, along the west median of the 10th Street and Vine Street intersection on th...

  22. Authorizing Keystone Property Group (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 100 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (“Property”), all under cert...

  23. Renaming and designating the property commonly referred to as the 30th and Jefferson Playground, located at the corner of 30th and Jefferson Streets, as the “Howard McCall, Sr. Playground” in the City...

  24. 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...

  25. Bill 200426IN COMMITTEE

    Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Ch...

  26. Proclaiming the week of September 14, 2020 as “Census Week” in Philadelphia.

  27. Recognizing September as Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia, and affirming the need for suicide prevention awareness and robust mental health services.

  28. Permanently recognizing the third week in August as Solar Week in the City of Philadelphia.

  29. Authorizing the Committee on Education to conduct hearings exploring the benefits of the School District of Philadelphia mandating conflict resolution training at all curriculum levels.

  30. Authorizing the Committee on the Environment to conduct hearings to investigate challenges and solutions to street litter and waste disposal systems in the wake of COVID-19 in the City of Philadelphia...

  31. Calling on the Philadelphia Postmaster to meet with Congressman Dwight Evans and the Philadelphia Congressional delegation to discuss the alleged removal of sorting machines from Philadelphia area pos...

  32. Authorizing the City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold hearings on the role and responsibilities of Philadelphia’s Landlord-Tenant Officer position; the...

  33. Honoring the award-winning Philadelphia Public School Notebook for its enduring legacy and commitment to education justice, to independent journalism, and to centering and uplifting citizen voices thr...

  34. Urging the United States House of Representatives to pass H.R. 7947, also known as the “Supporting Foster Youth and Families through the Pandemic Act,” providing substantial and additional aid to olde...

  35. Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety and the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to hold hearings to review and examine the perpetrators of the last 100 shootings in Philad...

  36. Recognizing the 12th Annual Block Captain Boot Camp, which will be held virtually for the first time ever on Saturday, October 24, 2020.

  37. Supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 5 through October 9, 2020 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical infor...

  38. Recognizing and honoring Dana Jenkins, Principal of Roxborough High School, on the occasion of her retirement, after twenty years of dedication and service to the School District of Philadelphia.

  39. Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number...

  40. Commemorating the 55th Anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act.

  41. Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to hold a hearing examining the ongoing safety and noise issues with the use of ATV and other unauthorized vehicles on City streets and the possibility of cr...

  42. Recognizing the American Jewish Committee and the National Urban League’s Black Jewish Unity Week and the ongoing efforts to partner and work together in creating a more equitable future.

  43. Honoring the life of Eleanor Sokoloff and her legacy of service and promotion of musical education in Philadelphia.

  44. Honoring Richard M. Englert upon his retirement as Temple University’s President and his contributions to Temple and Philadelphia.

  45. Authorizing the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold a hearing that examine recent research released by Pew Charitable Trusts (“Pew”) and Center City District (“CCD”) on the state of...

  46. Calling on Mayor James F. Kenney to declare gun violence a citywide emergency and develop an urgent, unrelenting response to the gun violence epidemic plaguing Black and Brown neighborhoods in Philade...

  47. Honoring and congratulating the Mastery Charter North girls basketball team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 20-9 record in the Philadelphia Public League girls basketball championshi...

  48. Honoring and congratulating activist, advocate, founder and president emerita of the Children’s Defense Fund, Marian Wright Edelman.

  49. Calling on Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) to create equitable forms of competition for schools and students unable to compete in their sports in the normal way because of pu...

  50. Calling on the Pennsylvania Department of Education to cancel the PSSA and Keystone exams for the 2020-2021 academic year and redirect the resources to providing the best digital learning environment...

  51. Resolution 200452IN COMMITTEE

    Confirming the reappointment of Michael H. Reed, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2025.

  52. Resolution 200453IN COMMITTEE

    Confirming the reappointment of JoAnn A. Epps, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2024.

  53. 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 h...

  54. 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 h...

  55. 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 h...

  56. 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 h...

  57. Recognizing September as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and celebrating the 19th Annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! to promote recovery and work to end the stigma surrounding drug and alcohol add...

  58. Recognizing September 2020 as Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in Philadelphia in honor of childhood cancer patients, care givers, survivors, and those children who have succumbed to the disease.

  59. Appointing 15 Individuals to the Philadelphia Fashion and Garment Industry Task Force.

  60. Resolution 200461IN COMMITTEE

    Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter by revising the powers and duties of the Art Commission to require the Commission to prepare an analysis justifying any removal or relocati...

  61. COMMUNICATION 200462PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200297, 200299, 200300 and 200330, which were passed by Council on June 18, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on June 26, 2020.

  62. COMMUNICATION 200463PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200285, 200286, 200287, 200288, 200290, 200291, 200292, 200296-A, 200298, 200328, 200329-A, 200347, 200352 and 200370, which were passed by Counc...

  63. COMMUNICATION 200464PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200294, 200295, 200302, 200304, and 200305, which were passed by Council on June 18, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on July 1, 2020.

  64. COMMUNICATION 200465PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200076, 200208, and 200367, which were passed by Council on June 25, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on July 1, 2020.

  65. COMMUNICATION 200466PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200116, 200145, 200146, 200147, 200148, 200183, 200293, and 200355, which were passed by Council on June 25, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on Ju...

  66. COMMUNICATION 200467PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200344, which was passed by Council on June 25, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on July 27, 2020.

  67. COMMUNICATION 200468PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200351, which was passed by Council on June 25, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on August 24, 2020.

  68. COMMUNICATION 200469PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200306 and 200346, which were passed by Council on June 25, 2020, were signed by the Mayor on September 9, 2020.

  69. COMMUNICATION 200470PLACED ON FILE

    September 10, 2020 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 200363, which was passed by Council at its sess...

  70. COMMUNICATION 200471PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of Michael H. Reed, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2025.

  71. COMMUNICATION 200472PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution confirming the reappointment of JoAnn A. Epps, Esq., as a member of the Board of Ethics, to serve in the term ending November 16, 2024.

  72. COMMUNICATION 200473PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1906 N. 24th Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phil...

  73. COMMUNICATION 200474PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Point Breeze Urban Renewal Area,...

  74. COMMUNICATION 200475PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a 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 Ren...

  75. COMMUNICATION 200476PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a 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 Ren...

  76. COMMUNICATION 200477PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a 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 Ren...

  77. COMMUNICATION 200478PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a 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 Ren...