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CITY COUNCIL

Friday, September 17, 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. Recognizing the School District of Philadelphia for becoming the first Pennsylvania School District to acquire electric school buses.

  2. Calling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his administration to work collaboratively with City Council, as well as business, labor, and diverse community stakeholders, to establish a Commission on Tax Equi...

  3. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 4919 W. Girard Avenue, 4931 W. Girard Avenue, 493...

  4. Honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, Central High School Baseball and Softball teams, for their successful 2020-2021 season and winning their respective Public League Championship games.

  5. Amending Section 14-529 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/VDO, Fifth District Overlay District,” to prohibit certain bonuses, all under certain terms and conditions.

  6. Amending Section 14-504 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” by expanding the existing Strawberry Mansion /NCO area to include an area bounded by Lehi...

  7. 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...

  8. Amending Chapter 9-5100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Food Delivery Services,” to modify the limitation on fees charged to food service establishments; all under certain terms and conditions.

  9. Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions”, by adding a new Chapter requiring certain businesses or professions provide disclosures regardin...

  10. Amending Section 9-207 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Motor Vehicle Repairs,” to prohibit the use of City streets for the sale or storage of motor vehicles, and revising penalties, all under cert...

  11. Bill 210673IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Title 13 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Water and Sewer,” by adding a new Chapter 13-700, entitled “Conversion of Private Water, Sewer and Stormwater Lines to Public Ownership,” to estab...

  12. Bill 210674HELD IN COMMITTEE

    Amending Chapter 9-4400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Responsible Business Operations,” to revise what constitutes nuisance behavior, expand business owner liability and expand potential mitigat...

  13. Amending Section 12-2809 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Civil Penalties and Costs,” to change certain penalties for parking on sidewalks, all under certain terms and conditions.

  14. Bill 210676IN COMMITTEE

    Requiring the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to convert certain water, sewer, and stormwater infrastructure on Wells Street between Frankford Avenue and Charles Street from private to publ...

  15. Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” by modifying when notice must be given regarding demolitions; all under certain terms a...

  16. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Allens lane and Wissahickon avenue.

  17. Amending Section 9-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Street Vendors,” by permitting vending on certain sections of 49th street; all under certain terms and conditions.

  18. Amending Section 21-1203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Appointments to Citizens Police Oversight Commission,” by revising the qualifications for appointment, all under certain terms and conditio...

  19. Approving the 2021-2022 Neighborhood Preservation Initiative Program Statement and Budget, which addresses the expenditure of $100 million by various agencies in the first year of the Neighborhood Pre...

  20. Authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to an agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certai...

  21. Continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District (the “District”), a business improvement district encompassing certain existing and future hotel properties within the boundaries of t...

  22. Authorizing, generally, the continued issuance and sale by the City of Philadelphia of Gas Works Revenue Notes of the City, prescribing the forms of notes and providing for their execution and payment...

  23. Amending Subcode “A” (The Philadelphia Administrative Code) of Title 4 (The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code) of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section A-703, entitled “Specia...

  24. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, 9th Street, Locust Street, and 10th Street.

  25. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Trenton Avenue, Cambria Street, Tulip Street, and William Street.

  26. Bill 210688IN COMMITTEE

    To amend Section 14-502, entitled /CTR, Center City Overlay District, all under certain terms and conditions.

  27. To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Old York Road, Broad Street, and 65th Avenue.

  28. Establishing a one-way regulation on Bryan Street, from West Mount Pleasant Avenue to Allens Lane, northbound.

  29. Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Traffic Code,” by creating a new Chapter 12-3600, entitled “Tractor Trailer Parking Ban,” to prohibit the parking of tractor trailers on public st...

  30. Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, by increasing the number of appointees, providing for confirmation by Council...

  31. Authorizing the Committee on Law & Government and the Committee on Commerce & Economic Development to hold joint hearings to examine the relationship between public safety and the economic vitality of...

  32. Recognizing Joseph T. Ashdale, Jr., Chairman, and Karen M. Wrigley O.D. upon their retirement from the Board of the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

  33. Authorizing the Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development, and the Homeless to hold a hearing to discuss the impact of tangled titles in Philadelphia.

  34. Calling on Congress to pass the Build Back Better Act to provide resources to Philadelphia and cities like it to combat climate change while creating jobs and fostering local economic development.

  35. Denouncing attacks on efforts to address systemic racism in the United States and urging the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to reject House Bill 1532, which aims to prohibit instruction on the...

  36. Authorizing the City Council Committees on Children and Youth and Finance to hold joint hearings on a plan to fund a comprehensive remediation and modernization of Philadelphia’s public school buildin...

  37. Honoring Gregory Bucceroni for his dedication to community safety.

  38. Calling on the Committee on Licenses and Inspections to hold hearings examining construction code requirements, the enforcement of those requirements, inspector caseload and inspector staffing ratios,...

  39. Recognizing September 2021 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month to raise awareness about the importance of screening for and treatment of prostate cancer, to encourage prostate cancer research, and to e...

  40. Authorizing City Council’s Committee of the Whole to hold public hearings on the status of the City of Philadelphia’s Rebuild Initiative.

  41. Authorizing the City Council Committee on Public Safety to hold public hearings on an interim report issued by the 100 Shooting Review Committee.

  42. Supporting the National Minority Business Development Agency and recognizing October 4 through October 8, 2021 as Philadelphia Minority Enterprise Development (MED) Week, which provides critical infor...

  43. Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine the shortage of trauma counseling services and its impact on victims and co-victims of gun violence.

  44. Initiating action to continue a business improvement district encompassing certain existing and future hotel properties within the boundaries of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”), known as the Phi...

  45. Calling upon the Congress of the United States to enact the ABLE Age Adjustment Act, offered by Senator Bob Casey, which would increase from 26 to 46 the age threshold at which individuals with disabi...

  46. Honoring and congratulating Philly Counts for their indispensable contribution to the 2020 Census and their service to the residents and City of Philadelphia.

  47. Urging the U.S. Congress to pass Joint Resolution 21, known as the “Abolition Amendment,” to strike the “Slavery Clause” from the 13th Amendment and end the loophole in the U.S. Constitution that allo...

  48. Honoring the Preservation Alliance for Greater Philadelphia on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary.

  49. Honoring and congratulating the Champion of the Week Imhotep Charter Girls’ basketball teams for winning their Philadelphia Public League Championship title games for the 2020-2021 season.

  50. Recognizing and honoring the 9-11 DelVal (Delaware Valley Youth Athletic Association) girls on the occasion of them winning the Pennsylvania Little League State Championships in Williamsport, PA.

  51. Recognizing and honoring the long-standing tradition of the Ss. Neumann Goretti vs Southern Thanksgiving Day game which has been a Thanksgiving Day staple in South Philadelphia for over 80 years.

  52. Observing the Twentieth Anniversary of the attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon on September 11, 2001.

  53. Observing Diaper Need Awareness Week from September 27, 2021 to October 3, 2021.

  54. Also naming the 1100 Block of Chelten Avenue “George James Way”, to recognize and honor the impact that George James, a local boxing trainer, had on his community.

  55. Allowing the Public Health and Human Services Committee to hold hearings on the Philadelphia Promise Trust Fund.

  56. Rededicating Allen Lane in West Mt. Airy to the memory of Richard Allen, in honor of his contributions to racial justice in Philadelphia and beyond.

  57. Authorizing Council to hold public hearings on the history of asbestos cleanup and abatement practices in Philadelphia public schools.

  58. Recognizing September 2021 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. Recognizing October 2021 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Philadelphia.

  60. Recognizing and honoring the 211th Anniversary of Mexico’s Independence Day.

  61. Recognizing September as National Recovery Month in Philadelphia and celebrating the 20th Annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walks! to promote recovery and work to end the stigma surrounding drug and alcohol add...

  62. Recognizing, honoring, and celebrating the Philadelphia Second Alarmers on the occasion of their 100th Anniversary.

  63. COMMUNICATION 210725PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210281, 210320, 210321, 210322, 210324, and 210508-A, which were passed by Council on June 24, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on June 28, 2021.

  64. COMMUNICATION 210726PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200662, 210076, 210248, 210293, 210424, and 210450, which were passed by Council on June 17, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on July 1, 2021.

  65. COMMUNICATION 210727PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210446, 210449, 210473, 210482-A, and 210505, which were passed by Council on June 24, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on June 28, 2021.

  66. COMMUNICATION 210728PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210479, which were passed by Council on June 24, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on July 7, 2021.

  67. COMMUNICATION 210729PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200075, 200677, 210117, 210282, 210332-A, 210388, 210389, 210418, 210419, 210444, 210475, 210476, 210477, 210481, and 210501, which were passed b...

  68. COMMUNICATION 210730PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200655, 210280, 210326, 210327, 210329-A, 210330-A, 210361, 210443, 210451, 210469, 210470, 210471, 210472, 210480, 210483, 210484, 210500, 21050...

  69. COMMUNICATION 210731PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210503, which were passed by Council on June 24, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on August 5, 2021.

  70. COMMUNICATION 210732PLACED ON FILE

    August 6, 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...

  71. COMMUNICATION 210733PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210507, which was passed by Council on June 17, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on August 26, 2021.

  72. COMMUNICATION 210734PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210468, which was passed by Council on June 24, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on September 8, 2021.

  73. COMMUNICATION 210735PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance approving the 2021-2022 Neighborhood Preservation Initiative Program Statement and Budget, which addresses the expenditure of $100 million by various agencies in the first ye...

  74. COMMUNICATION 210736PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment to an agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services...

  75. COMMUNICATION 210737PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210510, which was passed by Council on June 17, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on September 15, 2021.

  76. COMMUNICATION 210738PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200710, 200711, 200712, 210325, 210421-A, 210445, and 210467, which were passed by Council on June 24, 2021, were signed by the Mayor on Septembe...

  77. COMMUNICATION 210739PLACED ON FILE

    September 17, 2021 TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA: I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 210511, which was passed by Council at its session...