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CITY COUNCIL

Thursday, June 9, 2022

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. 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 preference in civil service examinations for a...

  2. Amending Chapter 20-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Civil Service Preferences,” to provide for a civil service preference for qualified graduates of Career Technical Education Programs in the...

  3. Proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a preference in civil service examinations for any qualified graduate of a Career Technical Education program in the School D...

  4. 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...

    Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)

  5. Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” to revise and add provisions relating to investigations concerning property adjacent to...

  6. Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code (“Political Contributions and Expenditures”) to add and make changes to provisions regarding campaign contributions and disclosure of political commit...

    Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)

  7. Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 269 and abandonment of a portion of a certain right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes in the vicinity of the northwesterly side of Civic...

  8. Amending Section 11-505 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Paving and Other Improvements by Property Owners,” to authorize the Streets Department to collect fees for costs incurred in review...

  9. Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (“The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code”) by revising Section PM-202 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”), entitle...

  10. Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” by adding new definition for third party administrators, and revising Section 10-718 to sanction third party administ...

  11. Amending Chapter 12-900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and Penalties,” by regulating on-street parking of unpermitted semitrailers and truck tractors, all under certain terms...

  12. Amending Chapter 12-400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Towing and Immobilizing of Parked or Abandoned Vehicles,” by adding new regulations for the towing and storage of illegally parked semitrail...

  13. Amending Chapter 12-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Administrative Adjudication of Parking Violations,” by establishing monetary penalties for on-street parking of semitrailers and truck tract...

  14. Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled “Employee Commuter Transit Benefit Programs,” to require certa...

    Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)

  15. Amending Chapter 20-600 of The Philadelphia Code (“Standards of Conduct and Ethics”) by revising and extending the prohibition on retaliation and adding protections against interference with Board of...

    Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)

  16. Amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code (“Political Contributions and Expenditures”) to revise provisions and to make technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.

    Roll call: 16 Yes (member by member)

  17. Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” to further define short dumping and related violations and to revise penalties and remedies related to such offenses,...

  18. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Bingham street, and Comly street.

  19. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Clearview street and N. Broad street.

  20. Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Lawrence street and Somerville avenue; Ashdale street and N. 2nd street; Fairhill street and Tabor road; Chew avenue and N. 5th street; Howard str...

  21. Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” to amend provisions relating to allowable time extensions on a construction permit; all...

  22. Amending Section A-703.2 of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Special Certificate of Inspection,” to include satisfaction of certain plumbing facilities and fixture requirements as means of...

  23. Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes on Lindbergh boulevard between 58th street and 65th street; and making associated...

  24. Amending Chapter 20-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Councilmanic Districts,” by revising the approximate population in each of the Councilmanic Districts to include state and county prisoner d...

  25. Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on West Market street from 20th street to 23rd street; and making associated chan...

  26. Approving the Rebuild Project Statement for Fiscal Years 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 pursuant to Bill No. 170206.

  27. Establishing no truck parking restrictions near various locations, including: recreation centers, libraries, parks, and schools in the 9th Council District; all under certain terms and conditions.

  28. 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...

  29. Authorizing encroachments in the nature of a pedestrian underpass in the vicinity of 5700-30 City Avenue, under certain terms and conditions.

  30. Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 375 by placing on the City Plan a certain portion of Sixty-Seventh Street, previously stricken from the City Plan, extending...

  31. Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 97 and abandoning of a right-of-way for drainage purposes and water main purposes, in the vicinity of east of Broad Street and extending from Washington Ave...

  32. Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on Grays Ferry avenue from 34th street to Washington avenue, and making associate...

  33. Authorizing an existing bulk front addition at 401-407 East Wyoming Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19120, under certain terms and conditions.

  34. Delegating to the Philadelphia Streets Department the authority to regulate the direction of movement of traffic and establish parking restrictions on certain streets within the bounded area of Wyomin...

  35. Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Gillingham street between Mulberry street and Tackawanna street, all under certain terms and conditions.

  36. Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Meadow street between Paul street and Frankford avenue, all under certain terms and conditions.

  37. Amending Section 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries for certain permit parking districts, all under certain terms and conditions.

  38. 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...

  39. Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 246 by striking from the City Plan Fifty-First Street from Woodland Avenue to its terminus southeastwardly therefrom and rese...

  40. Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating the curblines, reducing the cartway width, modifying the curb grades, and lowering the curb elevations of O...

  41. Establishing no truck parking regulations on 53rd street, both sides, between Whitby avenue and Broomall street; and on Whitby avenue, both sides, between 53rd street and 52nd street.

  42. Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location on Baltimore avenue, between 58th street and 59th street, all under certain terms and con...

  43. Establishing parking regulations on Saybrook avenue, from Melville street to 46th street.

  44. Authorizing the installation, ownership, and maintenance of various encroachments in the vicinity of 1 Convention Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19104, under certain terms and conditions.

  45. 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...

  46. Authorizing the striking from City Plan No. 130 and vacating of an area for municipal purposes located at the intersection of the northeasterly side of Haverford Avenue and the westerly side of Wilton...

  47. Amending Bill No. 1280, (adopted June 30, 1982) entitled “An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-900 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Parking Regulations and Penalties,” and Chapter 12-1000 of the Philad...

  48. Amending Section 12-903 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Stopping, Standing, or Parking Prohibited at Certain Times,” to provide for regulation of such activity along Washington Avenue in the City...

  49. Amending Section 9-212 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Newsstands,” by adding provisions related to removal and relocation, all under certain terms and conditions.

  50. Authorizing the relocation of the curblines of Watts Street, from Pine Street to a point northwardly therefrom, on City Plan No. 308, and the plotting on said City Plan of an area for public pedestria...

  51. Adding Bryant Lamar Heard II to the street signs on the 5200 block of North Camac Street in celebration of his life.

  52. Adding DJ Diamond Kuts to the street signs on the 7100 block of Georgian Road in honor of her trailblazing work to represent women in the hip hop industry, advance local artists, and serve the people...

  53. Adding the Honorable Marian B. Tasco to the street signs on the block intersections of the 7900 block of Mansfield Avenue between Vernon Road and Slocum Street in recognition of Councilwoman Tasco’s t...

  54. Calling on the Philadelphia Department of Public Health to exercise the full extent of its authority to address public health issues related to the sale of tobacco products, including hookah, in viola...

  55. Also naming the 1700 block of North 49th Street as “Ken Carter Way” in honor of Charles Kenneth Carter, a board member of the Business Association of West Parkside, who passed away on August 9, 2021.

  56. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 650 N. Conestoga Street, 658 N. Conestoga Street, 662 N. Conestoga Street, 5436 W. Girard Avenue, 5552 Harmer Street, 642 N. Sickels Street, 644 N....

  57. Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1310 S. Corlies Street, 1315 S. Corlies Street, 1320 S. Corlies Street, 1322 S. Corlies Street, 1326 S. Corlies Street, 1349 S. Corlies Street, 300...

  58. Honoring Father’s Day Rally Committee for its longstanding leadership and dedication to the physical and emotional wellbeing of African-American communities and, particularly, men of color

  59. Recognizing June 2022 as “Gun Violence Awareness Month” in Philadelphia.

  60. Confirming the appointment of Sarah-Ashley Andrews to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  61. Confirming the appointment of Chau Wing Lam to the Board of Education of the School District of Philadelphia.

  62. 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...

  63. Recognizing June 6-11, 2022 as Disability Pride Week in the City of Philadelphia.

  64. Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2868 Amber Street, 2022 E. Fletcher Street and 21...

  65. Honoring fourteen of Philadelphia’s most influential Asian Pacific Americans during Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month: Judge Marutani, Judge Ida Chen, Dr. Philip Jaisohn, In Ho...

  66. Designating September 23, 2022 as “Multilingual Freedom Day in Latin America” in recognition of the annual “Latin America Book Fair” event.

  67. Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement with the Philadelphia Energy Authority (the “Authority”) to purchase electricity and certain attributes and...

  68. 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...

  69. 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...

  70. Authorizing Howard Foreman (“Owner”) to install, own and maintain various encroachments, including but not limited to, a proposed fence and other structures at 1338-44 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia,...

  71. Amending Chapter 10-300, entitled “Minors,” to revise the evening curfew hours, all under certain terms and conditions.

  72. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Woodbine Avenue between 76th Street and 77th Street.

  73. Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Columbia Avenue between 59th Street and 60th Street.

  74. Recognizing and congratulating Angela Val on being named the new President and CEO of VISIT PHILADELPHIA.

  75. Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to 2342 North Twenty-seventh street, 2344 North Twenty-seventh street, 2...

  76. 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...

  77. 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...

  78. Recognizing, honoring, and welcoming Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on the occasion of its 2022 Grand Boule being held in the City of Philadelphia, July 18- July 24, 2022.

  79. Honoring and recognizing Carol Tracy, Esq. for her profound achievements advancing the legal status of women and families through pathbreaking litigation and advocacy, as well as her transformational...

  80. Honoring Dann Cuellar, on the occasion of his retirement, for 34 years of excellence in broadcast and digital journalism at 6abc Action News on Philadelphia's WPVI-TV.

  81. Authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine the City’s response to the ongoing crisis of gun violence in Philadelphia.

  82. Honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia’s first Black television reporter, Trudy Haynes, for her work breaking barriers for Black women in the field of journalism.

  83. Honoring Superintendent Dr. William Hite upon his departure from the Philadelphia School District and thanking him for his exemplary service to the students and citizens of Philadelphia over the past...

  84. Recognizing June 15, 2022 as World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, and further recognizing June 16, 2022, as Elder Abuse Awareness Day in the City of Philadelphia.

  85. Honoring and congratulating world-champion boxer and philanthropist Bernard Hopkins on his upcoming induction into the Boxing Hall of Fame.

  86. Honoring journalist, host, and co-executive producer Terry Gross and the Fresh Air team on their 2022 Peabody Institutional Award.

  87. Honoring the life and legacy of trailblazing attorney Bernard Lee for his contributions to the practice of law, and his dedication to mentorship, family, and friends.

  88. Authorizing the Streets and Services Committee to hold public hearings to examine the social and economic justice factors involved in potential redesign options of the Roosevelt Boulevard, one of the...

  89. Supporting the Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semi quincentennial (AMERICA250PA).

  90. Also naming South 13th Street, between Spruce and Locust Streets, as “Jeff Guaracino Way” for his lifelong commitment to Philadelphia and the surrounding counties.

  91. Supporting the Coordinating Entity of the United States Semi quincentennial in Philadelphia (PHILADELPHIA250).

  92. Urging The City of Philadelphia to reconsider the terms of the Atwater Kent Collection (the “Collection”) transfer agreement between the City of Philadelphia and Drexel University in order to ensure a...

  93. Commemorating June 19, 2022 as Korean American Citizenship Day to Celebrate the First Naturalization of a Korean American in 1890.

  94. COMMUNICATION 220601PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 210685-AA and 210802, which were passed by Council on May 19, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on June 1, 2022.

  95. COMMUNICATION 220602PLACED ON FILE

    Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 220168, 220220 and 220359, which were passed by Council on May 26, 2022, were signed by the Mayor on June 1, 2022.