City of Philadelphia Thursday, December 9, 2021 City Council Calendar PUBLIC COMMENT Please note that this 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/. Public comment may be received with regard to those matters printed on the agenda on the following pages. Speakers interested in participating in public comment must call 215-686-3406 by 3 p. m. on the Wednesday before the Council session and submit the following information: • Full name • Callback telephone number where you can be reached • Identify the bill number or resolution number that will be addressed • State whether you support or oppose that particular bill or resolution.
Speakers who submitted the above information within the required time frame will be telephoned during the council session and invited to the remote meeting. They will have up to three minutes to speak; the Council President, however, reserves the right based on circumstances to establish a different time limit. The Council President may also limit repetitious comments or limit the scope of testimony to only certain items on the agenda, which could affect callbacks for public comment at the meeting. - 1 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 ORDER OF BUSINESS IN A COUNCIL SESSION Note: Some items do not occur at every session: Invocation. Approval of the journal of the preceding meeting. Requests by Councilmembers for permission to be absent from the session. Reading of communications from the Mayor. Introduction of bills and resolutions (to be referred to appropriate Committees of Council). Reports from Committees of Council. Special business. Bills on first reading. Public comment on bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars – titles are printed below. Bills that Council passed but that need to be returned by the Mayor for reconsideration. Consideration of bills and resolutions on the Second Reading and Final Passage Calendars.
Bills and resolutions on the Suspension Calendar. Speeches by Councilmembers. . - 2 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 200533 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution calling on Comcast Spectacor to reconsider its naming rights agreement with Wells Fargo based on its history of unethical banking practices. 210396 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution calling on the Sheriff of the City of Philadelphia to request an Order from the President Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania to temporarily stay all mortgage and tax foreclosure sales. 210434 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to implement minimum force training for all law enforcement officers.
210848 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution 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 numbers and street addresses as 1604-1608 Page street, 1610 Page street, 1612 Page street, 1614 Page street and 1616 Page street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Habitat for Humanity Philadelphia, Inc. and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
210913 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution authorizing City Council to retain legal counsel to file a lawsuit to require the Administration to implement and enforce Bill Number 200425, an ordinance duly enacted by the City Council of Philadelphia which became law on January 28, 2021. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 210958 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution amending Resolution No. 200001-A, which provides Rules for the Government of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, by providing for rules regarding recusal from any legislation due to conflicts of interest. 210959 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke Resolution honoring and congratulating Jazmine Sullivan for winning the 2021 BET Soul Train Music Award for Best New Album, for her critically acclaimed EP, Heaux Tales.
210960 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing, honoring and congratulating Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated on its 102nd Founders’ Day and the upcoming International Convention being held in the City of Philadelphia, July 18- July 24, 2022. 210961 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing, honoring and congratulating Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated on its 108th Founders’ Day and the upcoming Eastern Region Conference being held in the City of Philadelphia, March 31 - April 3, 2022. 210962 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3119 N. 35th Street located in the 4th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210963 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2224 Wilder Street and 2715 Annin Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 210964 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1932 S. Salford Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 210965 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution honoring American Legion Lincoln Post 89 for its service to the veterans of South Philadelphia and the broader community, and for making history as the first American Legion Post in Philadelphia for African Americans.
210967 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution recognizing Ryan Boyer, business manager of Laborers' District Council of Metropolitan Philadelphia & Vicinity, for making history as the first African American business manager of the Philadelphia Building Trades Council. 210968 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 167 E. Lippincott Street; 1922, 1938, 1942, 1944, 1946, 1950, 1952, 1954, 1956 N. 3rd Street; 1923, 1927, 1934, 1935 N. 4th Street; 1925 N. 5th Street; 301, 303, 305, 307, 309, 433, 437, 537 W. Berks Street; 2004, 2015 N. Bodine Street; 401, 405, 407 W. Hewson Street; 1851, 1916, 1922, 1936, 1940 N. Leithgow Street; 313, 421 W.
Norris Street; 1910, 1923, 1926, 1927, 1930, 1931, 1936, 1951, 1952, 1954, 1958, 1961 N. Orianna Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 210969 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution recognizing the Community Design Collaborative on the 30th Anniversary of its founding. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 210970 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb Resolution calling on Mayor James F. Kenney and his Administration of the City of Philadelphia to establish and implement an Academic Expert Advisory Team in its selection and evaluation of recipients of the Anti-Violence Community Expansion Grant program and other anti-violence efforts during Fiscal Year 2022 and beyond. 210972 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Third Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
210973 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating Champion of the Week, the Philadelphia Phillies’ Bryce Harper, on capturing his second National League’s MVP Award and becoming the 6th Phillie to win Baseball’s most prestigious award. 210974 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2501, 2855, 2857 Amber Street; 2143, 2155, 2157 E. Birch Street; 2134, 2172 E. Cambria Street; 2103, 2107 E. Cumberland Street; 2107 E. Dakota Street; 2478, 2480 Emerald Street; 2022 E. Fletcher Street; 1929, 1935, 1943, 2215-17 E. Harold Street; 2637, 2639, 2643, 2645, 2649 Janney Street; 2536 Jasper Street; 2639, 2641, 2643, 2653 Kensington Avenue; 2068 E. Monmouth Street; 1844 E.
Oakdale Street; 2140, 2151, 2153, 2156 E. Orleans Street; 2646, 2658 Ritter Street; 2089 E. Somerset Street; 2106, 2133, 2135, 2250, 2252 E. William Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 210975 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2148, 2150, 2154, 2156 E. Birch Street; 2032 E. Lehigh Avenue; 2055, 2057 E. Rush Street; 2154, 2155, 2156, 2157, 2158, 2159, 2160, 2161 E. Stella Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 210976 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1739, 2215 S. 5th Street; 1919 S. 6th Street; 2612 S. 9th Street; 411, 418, 424, 432-34, 624, 626 Cantrell Street; 424, 426 Mercy Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210977 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
210778-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier An Ordinance to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code by adding Section 14-532, entitled the “/AHP, Affordable Housing Preservation Overlay District” and making other related changes; to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by 39th Street, Ludlow Street, 40th Street, and Market Street; and to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties within the aforementioned area; all under certain terms and conditions. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 210901-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2022 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions and the Water Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
210862-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance amending Section 17-111, entitled “Energy Efficiency and Environmental Design in Construction of Buildings,” to update requirements and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 200658 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and Berks Street.
210633 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier, Quiñones Sánchez and Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating the “/MIH, Mixed Income Neighborhoods Overlay District”; by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-702, entitled “Floor Area, Height, and Dwelling Unit Density Bonuses”; and by making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 210685 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green, Squilla, Gym, Henon, Gilmore Richardson, Domb, Brooks and Bass An Ordinance 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 “Special Certificate of Inspection,” to enhance building safety requirements for educational occupancies, all under certain terms and conditions.
210680 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson for Jones and Council President Clarke An Ordinance 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 conditions.
210683 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District (the “District”), a business improvement district encompassing certain existing and future hotel properties within the boundaries of the City of Philadelphia (the “City”), and continuing the Philadelphia Hospitality Improvement Levy District Corporation (“PHiL DC”) to serve as the neighborhood improvement district management association for the District; approving a new plan for the District, including a list of proposed programs and services related to the development and promotion of the hotel and tourism industry in the City and County of Philadelphia and their estimated cost; providing for special assessment fees to be levied on eligible hotel property owners within
the District to fund such programs and services; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with PHiL DC relating to the District; and reauthorizing PHiL DC to assess eligible property owners within the District and collect or cause to be collected special assessment fees to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions. 210686 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance 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. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 210689 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance 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. 210744 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Germania Street, Arendell Avenue, Delaware Avenue, and Linden Avenue.
210771 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing the Water Commissioner, on behalf of the City, to enter into an agreement between the City and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority (“PRA”) for the PRA to act as the City’s agent to include and incorporate Philadelphia Water Department-identified green stormwater infrastructure projects (the "Stormwater Infrastructure") in certain construction and improvement projects in and around the City on properties owned by the City (the "City Projects"), including, with the prior written consent and approval of the District Council Person where the Rebuild Project is located, those projects arising out of the City's "Rebuilding Community Infrastructure" or "Rebuild" Program, and on properties owned b
y the PRA ("PRA Projects") (the City Projects and PRA Projects, together, the "Construction Projects") from the design phase to construction completion in an efficient manner, under certain terms and conditions. 210861 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain portions of land located within an area bounded by Berks Street, Memphis Street, Wilt Street, and Tulip Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
210863 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Huntingdon Street, Howard Street, Susquehanna Avenue, American Street, Jefferson Street, and 6th Street. - 10 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 210865 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance amending Section 14-514 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District,” to prohibit eligibility for floor area, height, and dwelling unit bonuses and to increase minimum parking requirements, all under certain terms and conditions. 210869 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Section 14-525 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/SNM, South Ninth Street Market Overlay District,” to clarify existing provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.
210670 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Squilla, Johnson, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, O'Neill, Brooks and Gym An Ordinance 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. 210672 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon, Johnson, Bass and Green An Ordinance 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 certain terms and conditions.
210917 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Bass, Gauthier, Squilla, Jones, Thomas, Quiñones Sánchez, Gilmore Richardson, O'Neill, Brooks, Domb and Gym An Ordinance adding a new Chapter 9-5700, entitled “Leasing of Commercial Property,” to require commercial lessors to provide certain disclosures before entering lease agreements and to provide related protections to tenants, all under certain terms and conditions. - 11 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 9, 2021 210924 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Procurement and the Chief Executive Officer, Philadelphia International Airport, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a Concession Agreement with Kale Info Solutions, Inc. , for the implementation and operation of an Airport Cargo Community System for the Philadelphia International Airport, under certain terms and conditions.
210925 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson 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, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions. 211007 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine the correlation between domestic violence and gun violence. - 12 -City of Philadelphia