City of Philadelphia Thursday, December 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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 16, 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. 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. 210991 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution recognizing and congratulating WHYY and the News and Information Community Exchange (N. I. C. E). collaborative on their steadfast commitment to diversify local news sources, and empower local, BIPOC, and underserved communities through grassroots news. 210992 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2929 N.
13th Street located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 210993 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 16, 2021 210994 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 1335 N. 8th Street, 1401 N. 8th Street, 1402 N. 30th Street, 1410 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1421 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1424 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1429 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1437 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1438 Franklin Street, 1440 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1451 N Myrtlewood Street, 1452 N. Mytlewood Street. 1457 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1459 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1460 N. Hollywood Street, 1463 N. Myrtlewood Street, 1500 N. Hollywood Street, 1511 N. Myrtlewood Street, 2955 N.
8th Street, 3003 Redner Street, 3601 Germantown Avenue, and 729 Master Street in the Fifth 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. 210995 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution honoring Philadelphia VIP on the Special Occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary. 210996 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution honoring the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity on the Special Occasion of its Tenth Anniversary. 210997 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution commending Patricia Wilson Aden on her Appointment as President and CEO of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance.
210998 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker and Gauthier Resolution honoring the Local Initiatives Support Corporation on the Special Occasion of its Fortieth Anniversary. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 16, 2021 210999 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution commending The Black Promoters Collective on their official formation as a 100 percent Black-owned organization. 211000 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke Resolution also naming the 1500 block of West Cabot Street from 15th Street to 16th Street, “Vivian VanStory Way” to honor and commemorate the life of Vivian VanStory and her lasting impact on her North Philadelphia community.
211001 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke Resolution also naming the 2500 block of West Stewart Street from 25th Street to 26th Street, “Warren McMichael Way” to honor and commemorate the life of Warren McMichael and his lasting impact on the Brewerytown- Sharswood community. 211002 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution recognizing and honoring Terrence Foley for fifteen years of committed service as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the City Avenue Special Services District in the 4th Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia.
211003 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution recognizing and honoring legendary sports journalist Donald Hunt on the occasion of his retirement after over thirty years of writing for the Philadelphia Tribune. 211004 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones and O'Neill Resolution recognizing and honoring Al Schmidt for his 10-year tenure as a Philadelphia City Commissioner, and wishing him well as he begins a new chapter in his career as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Committee of Seventy. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 16, 2021 211008 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution calling on the General Assembly to prohibit the use of deadly force to make a citizen’s arrest. 211009 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 1306, 1308, 1310, 1312 and 1329 S. 21st Street, 1303 S. 23rd Street, 1306 S. 28th Street, 1213 S. Bonsall Street, 1148 S. Cleveland Street, 2632 Ellsworth Street, 1410 S. Hicks Street, 2054 Gerrit Street, 2612, 2741 and 2743 Latona Street, 2123 Montrose Street, 1701 and 1703 S. Ringgold Street and 1714 S.
Taylor Street 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. 211010 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution recognizing the work and contributions of labor and grassroots community activist Ronald Whitehorne, whose leadership and mentorship has inspired generations of activists and leaders in the City of Philadelphia. 211011 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution designating Tuesday December 21, 2021 as National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day in the City of Philadelphia.
211012 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution honoring, congratulating, and thanking Frank DiCicco on the occasion of his retirement from the Zoning Board of Adjustment and his many years of service to the citizens of Philadelphia. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 16, 2021 211013 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh Resolution proclaiming January 13, 2022 as Korean American Day in Philadelphia to celebrate and commemorate the proud heritage of Korean Americans and their invaluable contributions to enhance the City’s culture, economy, and the founding ideals of independence and democracy.
210692 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution 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 of appointees, and specifying qualifications that appointees must possess; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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.
210633-A 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.
210917-A 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. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 16, 2021 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. 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.
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. 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. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 16, 2021 210899 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” to establish a temporary demolition moratorium with respect to properties in the area bounded by Henry Avenue, Roxborough Avenue, Silverwood Street, and Fountain Street; all under certain terms and conditions. 210922 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Fountain Street, Umbria Street, Paoli Avenue, Ridge Avenue, Livezey Street, Valley Avenue, and Henry Avenue.
210926 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 Crispin Street, Willits Road, Academy Road, and Frankford Avenue. 210782 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke An Ordinance amending Bill No. 210320 (approved June 28, 2021), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive,” by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras, under certain terms and conditions. 210783 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass for Council President Clarke An Ordinance amending Bill No.
210321 (approved June 28, 2021), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget,” by adding, revising, and/or removing certain projects, amounts and sources, for the purpose of providing Safe Play Zone security cameras, under certain terms and conditions. - 10 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 16, 2021 210864 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance amending Subsection 19-2604(6) of The Philadelphia Code (“Credit for Contributions to Community Development Corporations, Nonprofit Organizations Engaged in Developing and Implementing Healthy Food Initiatives and Nonprofit Intermediaries”) to clarify the number of contribution agreements that may be entered into, all under certain terms and conditions.
210669 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker for Council President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Jones, Gauthier, Brooks, Gilmore Richardson, Bass and Green An Ordinance 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 Charter to revise the composition of the Zoning Board of Adjustment, by increasing the number of appointees, providing for confirmation by Council of appointees, and specifying qualifications that appointees must possess; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
210629 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 120 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Nicholas Street and Turner Street, each from Twentieth Street to Twenty-First Street, and reserving and placing on the City Plan rights-of-way for various utility purposes within the beds of Nicholas and Turner Streets being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way, all under certain terms and conditions.
210867 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries for Permit Parking District 19, all under certain terms and conditions. 210918 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on Camac street between Wagner avenue and Fisher avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. - 11 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 16, 2021 210919 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on East Godfrey avenue between Summerdale avenue and Pratt street, all under certain terms and conditions. 210921 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing various encroachments at 3536 Calumet Street, Philadelphia, PA 19129, under certain terms and conditions. 210929 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Clarke An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Day street and Wildey street; Thompson street and Columbia avenue; Oxford street and Belgrade street; E.
Montgomery street and Thompson street; Columbia avenue and Belgrade street; Crease street and Thompson street; Belgrade street and Oxford street. 210930 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 200423) approved November 10, 2020, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing Keystone Property Group (‘Owner’) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 100 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (‘Property’), all under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. 210931 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No.
200092) approved March 11, 2020, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing Independence Park Hotel (‘Owner’) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 235 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (‘Property’), all under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. - 12 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 16, 2021 210932 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing various encroachments on North Broad Street in the vicinity of 1344-1348 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, under certain terms and conditions.
210923 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Gilmore Richardson, Johnson, Gauthier, Domb, Quiñones Sánchez, Brooks, Gym and Parker An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-5700, entitled “Prohibition on Certain Gambling Machines and Skills Games,” to prohibit the operation of any casino-style or skill game that accepts cash payment for the chance of a cash reward and is not otherwise regulated by the State of Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions.
210920 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gym, Gauthier, Brooks, Thomas and Jones An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to provide for an eviction diversion program, to make associated changes related to the landlord and tenant relationship, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. 211026 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution authorizing the Special Committee on Gun Violence Prevention to conduct hearings to examine our national youth mental health crisis and its role in the ongoing epidemic of gun violence.
211029 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia City Council Committee on Housing, Neighborhood Development and the Homeless to conduct public hearings to explore the crisis of expiring affordable housing subsidies and the impact of those expirations on the availability of affordable housing units in the City of Philadelphia. - 13 -City of Philadelphia