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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, November 19, 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. Bill 200093WITHDRAWN

    Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 3rd street and Fairmount avenue; Wildey street and Marlborough street; George street and N. 2nd street; Salmon street and Columbia avenue; Montg...

  2. 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 h...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  3. Appointing Gosia Primavera to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  4. Appointing Valerie Lyons to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  5. Appointing Kathryn Bittner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  6. Appointing Jonathan Dubrow to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.

  7. Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a buffered bicycle lane on Spruce Street, from 2nd Street to 22nd Street and on Pine Street, fro...

  8. Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  9. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Milnor Street, from Bleigh Avenue to New State Road.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  10. Appointing Jack Soloff to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  11. Reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  12. Amending Section 17-109 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Local Bidding Preferences,” to amend reporting requirements to require the establishment of local business usage goals and reporting on reac...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  13. Amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new Section, entitled “Good Parking Jobs for Philadelphia Review Committee,” to provide for the creation of an advisory body to consider the quality of jobs and...

    Roll call: 16 Yes, 1 Abstained (member by member)

  14. 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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  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 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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  17. 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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  18. 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...

  19. Authorizing the Churchview Commons Condominium Association (“Owner”) to own and maintain street lighting Encroachments along the One Hundred (100) Block of Church Street in the City of Philadelphia, a...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  20. Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180560) approved July 10, 2018, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  21. Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 299 by striking from the City Plan Parker Avenue from a point approximately one-hundred fifty-six feet southwest of Matthias...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  22. Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Residential Property Wholesalers,” to regulate the solicitati...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  23. Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  24. Authorizing Maitreyi Roy, DBA John Bartram Association, to own and maintain an existing metal bench on the southeast corner at the intersection of South 54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  25. Appointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District.

  26. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of E. Godfrey Avenue from Tabor Avenue to Whitaker Avenue.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  27. 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...

  28. 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 contract...

  29. 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 f...

  30. 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 Con...

  31. Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Newsstands,” by expanding the allowable items newsstands can sell and offer, all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  32. Constituting the Twenty-Fifth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  33. Constituting the Twenty-Fourth Supplemental Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  34. 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 provi...

  35. 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 v...

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

  37. 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.

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

  39. 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 mo...

  40. 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.

  41. 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.

  42. Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by modifying the amount of certain tax abatements, all under certain terms and conditions.

  43. 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 obl...

  44. 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.

  45. 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...

  46. Amending Bill No. 010267, entitled “Establishing a no truck parking regulation on Lancaster avenue, from Fifty-second street to Sixty-third street, both sides” to include and establish tow-away regula...

  47. Bill 200658POCKET VETOED

    Authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and Berks Street.

  48. Establishing a no truck park regulation on Parkside Avenue, both sides, from 50th Street to Belmont Avenue, 50th Street, both sides, from Parkside Avenue to Jefferson Street, Jefferson Street, both si...

  49. Establishing a no truck park regulation on Henry Avenue, both sides, from Allegheny Avenue to Abbotsford Avenue.

  50. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of structural artwork consisting of metal manhole covers and traffic signs located in the vicinity of 6200 Osage Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143, and authorizing...

  51. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of a portion...

  52. 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...

  53. Recognizing and honoring the dedicated and loyal service of Marcel S. Pratt, Esquire.

  54. Resolution 200665IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold hearings on the state of Philadelphia’s neighborhood commercial corridors.

  55. Declaring the intent to prioritize climate action and environmental justice in the ongoing COVID-19 recovery effort.

  56. Resolution 200667IN COMMITTEE

    Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold hearings to examine options for expanding the pipeline of Black male teachers and staff in Philadelphia schools.

  57. Recognizing Thursday, November 19, 2020 as Children's Grief Awareness Day and honoring the work of Uplift Center for Grieving Children to meet the emotional needs of grieving children in the City of P...

  58. Honoring and expressing gratitude to the University of Pennsylvania for pledging one hundred million dollars to the School District of Philadelphia over the next decade.

  59. Honoring and congratulating Ed Hurtt for his work with youth in the community and for being awarded the 76ers Jr. NBA Coach of the Year Award.

  60. Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Boys Soccer team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 12-1-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League.

  61. Proclaiming November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month.

  62. COMMUNICATION 200673PLACED ON FILE

    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,...

  63. COMMUNICATION 200674PLACED 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, inc...

  64. COMMUNICATION 200675PLACED ON FILE

    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 o...

  65. COMMUNICATION 200676PLACED 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 cert...