City of Philadelphia Thursday, March 11, 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.
210183 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution congratulating Bernard W. Smalley for being named President of the Board of Directors of City Trusts, making him the first Black President in the board’s 151 year history. 210184 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution remembering Henrietta Lacks and honoring her contribution to modern medicine, including the development of COVID-19 vaccines. - 1 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 11, 2021 210185 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution commending and recognizing Michael Hand on the occasion of his retirement from his outstanding career with the Eastern Atlantic States Regional Council of Carpenters and his service to the Philadelphia community. 210186 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing and supporting the accomplishments of women and girls throughout history on the occasion of Women’s History Month. 210187 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing the Women’s March on Philadelphia during Women’s History Month 2021 and the organizers who hosted 4 consecutive marches from 2017-2020.
210188 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution also naming the 2200 block of N. Salford as “Geo L. Myers Way,” in honor of George Linwood Myers III, to commemorate his legacy and long-time dedication to various Philadelphia organizations and as an advocate of vulnerable populations. 210189 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution recognizing Rochelle "Chellie" Cameron on the occasion of her appointment as chair of the U. S. Policy Council for Airports Council International. 210190 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution urging the U. S. Congress to pass Senate Bill 475 and House Resolution 1320, which designate Juneteenth as a national holiday. - 2 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 11, 2021 210192 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution calling on the Federal Reserve Bank of the United States to offer long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the borrowing needs of state and local governments and government units in the United States without charging any interest or fees, and urging the City Treasurer’s Office to enter into conversations with the financial institutions underwriting the City’s bonds to negotiate long-term loans with terms of up to 30 years to meet the City’s borrowing needs without charging any interest or fees.
210194 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring the athletes of the class of 2020 for their incomplete seasons and shortened high school athletic career due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 210196 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 538, Dudley, 639 Cantrell Street, 2842-44 and 2846 Tulip Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210200 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution recognizing March 8, 2021 as International Women’s Day to raise awareness of the adverse oppression and inequities that women have experienced and continue to experience globally; and to celebrate the achievements of women around the world and campaign for positive change. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE 200189 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh An Ordinance amending Chapter 6-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Nuisance Health Establishments,” by adding a definition for Supervised Injection Sites, creating a presumption that they are Nuisance Health Establishments and establishing criteria to obtain the support of the community by requiring a hearing before City Council. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 11, 2021 200658 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and Berks Street. 200618 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon and Bass An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-4200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Donation Bins,” to modify the locations at which donation bins shall be permitted; all under certain terms and conditions.
210122 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Henon, Gym, Bass, Gauthier, Johnson, Jones, Quiñones Sánchez, Parker, Thomas and Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Health Emergency Leave,” to establish leave time for public health emergencies, and modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. - 4 -City of Philadelphia