City of Philadelphia Thursday, May 20, 2021 City Council Calendar 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. 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.
210257 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing and congratulating Folasade A. Olanipekun-Lewis on her election as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Free Library of Philadelphia. - 1 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 20, 2021 210375 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks and Gilmore Richardson Resolution calling on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to take action to prevent the transportation of liquified natural gas through the City of Philadelphia; and further calling on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and/or the Army Corps of Engineers to perform an environmental impact statement of the proposed docking facility in Gibbstown, New Jersey.
210215 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
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. 210452 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution also naming the 1600 block of South Street "Ronald K. Washington Way" to honor Ron Washington, founding owner of the legendary Ron’s Ribs, for his legacy of dedicated service to the South Philadelphia community. - 2 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 20, 2021 210453 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson 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 or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Second Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
210454 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier 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 or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Third Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
210455 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5559 Locust Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 210456 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating Destiny Jackson on her acceptance into 50+ colleges while experiencing homelessness, foster care, and participating in several extra-curricular leadership positions. 210458 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution honoring and congratulating Frank Stephen Spera on the occasion of his retirement from the Pennsylvania State Police-Bureau of Liquor Control Enforcement. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, May 20, 2021 210460 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to include the flag of the Republic of Azerbaijan in the display of international flags along the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. 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.
210206 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
210360 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gym for Council President Clarke An Ordinance officially naming and designating the dog park located on the north side of Winter Street between 21st Street and 22nd Street, in the City of Philadelphia, as the “Rob Stuart Memorial Dog Park”. - 4 -City of Philadelphia