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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, May 27, 2021

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 ARD 1105 Walnut LLC or a subsequent owner to install, own and maintain various encroachments at 1101-07 Walnut Street & 138-140 11th Street, under certain terms and conditions.

  2. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Master Street and 6th Street.

  3. Repealing Chapter 21-1200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Police Advisory Board,” and replacing it with a new Chapter 21-1200 that reconstitutes and renames the board as the “Citizens Police Overs...

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

  4. Amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability;” Section A-906, entitled “Property License Fees;” Chapter 14-604, entitled “Accessory Uses and S...

  5. Appointing Chris Barnes to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

  6. Appointing Katrina Johnston-Zimmerman to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

  7. Appointing Adam Zaken to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

  8. Appointing Allison Harvey Hindman to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

  9. Appointing Monica Thompson to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

  10. Appointing Adam Shapiro to the Board of Directors for the South Street Headhouse District.

  11. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Princeton Avenue, and the Delaware R...

  12. Amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Employees Retirement Code,” by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected de...

  13. Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offic...

  14. 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...

    Roll call: 17 Yes (member by member)

  15. Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of East Passyunk Avenue and surrounding areas.

  16. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Greenwich street and 2nd street; Reed street and S. 4th street; Moyamensing avenue and Wharton street.

  17. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Morris street and S. 2nd street.

  18. Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Section 14-502, entitled “/ CTR, Center City Overlay District,” to create the “Mid- Walnut...

  19. 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 certa...

  20. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dauphin street and Belgrade street; Almond street and Dauphin street; York street and Almond street; Taggert street and Norris street; Cedar street...

  21. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Ellsworth street and S. 9th street; Reed street and S. Broad street; Mountain street and S. 6th street; Latona street and S. 7th street.

  22. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Moore street and S. 6th street; McClellan street and S. 5th street; Mifflin street to S. 6th street; S. 3rd street to McKean street.

  23. Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes on Race Street from North 5th Street to North 4th Street; and making associated ch...

  24. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 941 S. 8th Street, under certain terms and conditions.

  25. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of the 6400 block of Summerdale Avenue.

  26. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Lowber Avenue between East Upsal Street and East Hortter Street.

  27. Establishing a no parking regulation on N. 3rd street, both sides, between W. Erie avenue and W. Sedgley avenue.

  28. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on W. 65th avenue, both sides, between N. Front street and N. 2nd street.

  29. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 12th street and Champlost street; 69th avenue and N. 12th street; Camac street and Champlost avenue; Park avenue and Nedro avenue; N. 13th stre...

  30. Amending Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contractors: Labor Management Relationships” to create a new classification of covered airport service employees to receive prevailing wages...

  31. Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of Paul Street, Meadow Street, Tackawanna Street, Worth Street, Pear Street, Gillingham Street, Josephine Street, Blair Street, and...

  32. Amending Section 12-1133 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “All-Terrain Vehicles,” to address off-road vehicle use in the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.

  33. Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-514, entitled “/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District”, all under cert...

  34. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Chester Avenue from 66th street to 67th street.

  35. Establishing parking regulations on both sides of Webster Street, between 20th Street and 21st Street.

  36. Recognizing and congratulating Duane H. Bumb on his retirement and 25 years of distinguished service to the City of Philadelphia Department of Commerce.

  37. Honoring the life and legacy of James V. Nixon, Jr. and recognizing his impact on the Philadelphia arts and culture community.

  38. Confirming the reappointment of Barbara Adams as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2025.

  39. Confirming the appointment of Natalia Dominguez as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2027.

  40. Confirming the reappointment of Barbara Moore as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2024.

  41. Confirming the reappointment of E. Mitchell Swann as a member of the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority, to serve in the term ending January 1, 2026.

  42. Urging support for Pennsylvania House Bills 1204, 1206, 806, and 244 focused on addressing disparities in education, strengthening career and technical education, and creating workforce development op...

  43. Supporting the All Faiths Vaccination Campaign’s (AFVC) efforts to achieve vaccination equity by hosting vaccination clinics in Philadelphia’s underserved Black and Brown neighborhoods.

  44. Amending Section 13-101 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fixing and Regulating Rates and Charges,” to extend the prevailing wage provisions of the Code that apply in connection with the receipt of...

  45. Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise provisions related to the manner of selection from el...

  46. Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on North 13th Street, from Spring Garden Street to Green Street; all under certai...

  47. Amending Chapter 10-300, entitled “Minors,” to revise the evening curfew hours, modify the provisions for enforcement and penalties, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.

  48. Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 167, within the area bounded by Sixty-Seventh Street, Vine Street, Sixty-Ninth Street, and Haverford Avenue, by striking port...

  49. Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a concession agreeme...

  50. Bill 210506HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Elmwood avenue and 70th street.

  51. Providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a mandatory annual appropriation for the Housing...

  52. Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms...

  53. Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by creating a new Chapter 12-3500, entitled “Personal Delivery Devices,” to regulate the operation of Personal Delivery Devices wit...

  54. 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 vacci...

  55. 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 o...

  56. Approving the redevelopment contract of the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number...

  57. Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to appropriate the full $350 million from the federal Homeowner Assistance Fund as soon as possible without imposing additional restrictions.

  58. Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise provisions related to the manner of selection from eligible lists for vacancies and promotions in the civil service system; and p...

  59. Recognizing June as African American Music Appreciation Month to celebrate the African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage.

  60. Calling upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to end the unconstitutional race and wealth disparities in school funding and to fully, adequately, and fairly fund its schools in Philadelphia and acros...

  61. Reappointing Jeffrey B. Goldstone to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.

  62. Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt Senate Bill 670 and House Bill 696, which will provide $30 million in funding for community-based violence interventions.

  63. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with...

  64. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with...

  65. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2216 N. 3rd Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  66. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1905 N. Philip Street and 1909 N. Lawrence Street. located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The P...

  67. Calling upon the Congress of the United States to enact the Law Enforcement Education and Accountability for People with Disabilities Initiative, bipartisan policing reform bills to address the high i...

  68. Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a mandatory annual appropriation for the Housing Trust Fund; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to th...

  69. Calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact Senate Bill 598 to allow political subdivisions to restrict the presence and use of firearms at their properties and faci...

  70. Honoring the business owners of color receiving Comcast RISE Investment Fund grants and in-kind support and recognizing that businesses owned by people of color are key to equitable growth and recover...

  71. Urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly and Governor Tom Wolf to reject House Bill 508, the “Coerce to Work” legislation, intended to end Pennsylvania’s participation in three federal pandemic unempl...

  72. Recognizing the month of May as Celiac Disease Awareness Month in Philadelphia and honoring eight-year-old Philadelphian Jax Bari for shining a national light on ABC’s World News Tonight with David Mu...

  73. Honoring and congratulating the Carver Engineering and Science High School boys bowling team on their successful 2020-2021 season and first ever championship win.

  74. Honoring and recognizing Theresa Alicea on the occasion of her retirement following 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the residents of the 175th legislative district.

  75. Also naming Bainbridge Street, between 8th and 9th Streets, as “Henry L. Phillips Way”.

  76. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1740 S. Howard Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.

  77. Commemorating June 19, 2021 as Korean American Citizenship Day to Celebrate the First Naturalization of a Korean American in 1890.

  78. Recognizing and Celebrating the 2021 Philippine Independence Week Celebration from June 5th to June 20th.

  79. COMMUNICATION 210535PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution reappointing Jeffrey B. Goldstone to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.

  80. COMMUNICATION 210536PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution approving the appointment of William McCullough to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

  81. COMMUNICATION 210537PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution approving the reappointment of Abby Pozefsky to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.

  82. COMMUNICATION 210538PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1740 S. Howard Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Phil...

  83. COMMUNICATION 210539PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots...

  84. COMMUNICATION 210540PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2216 N. 3rd Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philade...

  85. COMMUNICATION 210541PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1905 N. Philip Street and 1909 N. Lawrence Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms o...

  86. COMMUNICATION 210542PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendme...

  87. COMMUNICATION 210543PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 9-208 of Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés” to revise standards and requirements associated with Sidewalk Cafes; all under certain t...

  88. COMMUNICATION 210544PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance amending Chapter 9-200 of Title 9 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Commercial Activities on Streets” to add a new section entitled “Streeteries” to allow for expansion of...

  89. COMMUNICATION 210545PLACED ON FILE

    May 21, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to the Council the...

  90. COMMUNICATION 210546PLACED ON FILE

    May 24, 2021

  91. COMMUNICATION 210547PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210203, 210286, 210287, 210288, 210289, 210290, 210291, and 210292, which were passed by Council on May 13, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on May...

  92. COMMUNICATION 210548PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210360, which was passed by Council on May 20, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on May 27, 2021.