City of Philadelphia Thursday, November 12, 2020 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 5 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 your comments are for, or against, 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 200491-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh Resolution calling on the Kenney administration to develop a plan to be more inclusive of City Council when creating and implementing emergency public safety measures and restrictions.
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. 200580 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gym Resolution calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt House Bill 526, ending the use of taxpayer funds to pay for cyber charter education when local school districts offer their own full-time cyber school programs. - 1 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, November 12, 2020 200606 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Kristen Welker for her outstanding, poised, and professional performance as moderator of the second and final 2020 Presidential Debate. 200607 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution calling on the Philadelphia Police Department and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services to increase reliance on trained behavioral health providers when responding to 911 calls in order to properly identify when individuals are experiencing mental or emotional distress. 200608 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution recognizing College Possible Philadelphia and its first cohort of college graduates.
200609 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution formally apologizing on behalf of the Council of the City of Philadelphia for the decisions and events preceding and leading to the devastation that occurred on May 13, 1985, and establishing an annual day of observation, reflection and recommitment on May 13th, in the spirit of moving forward, reconciliation, justice, and harmony for all people of the City of Philadelphia. 200610 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Field Hockey team, on their successful 2019 season and conference 10-0 record in the Philadelphia Public League. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE - 2 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, November 12, 2020 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.
200389 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue and for which the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc.
, a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee 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.
200093 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 3rd street and Fairmount avenue; Wildey street and Marlborough street; George street and N. 2nd street; Salmon street and Columbia avenue; Montgomery avenue and Wildey street; Orianna street and George street. 200162 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Squilla and Johnson An Ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a buffered bicycle lane on Spruce Street, from 2nd Street to 22nd Street and on Pine Street, from Front Street to 18th Street; all under certain terms and conditions. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, November 12, 2020 200481 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the Churchview Commons Condominium Association (“Owner”) to own and maintain street lighting Encroachments along the One Hundred (100) Block of Church Street in the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. 200497 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Green, Henon, Johnson, Jones, Oh, Parker, Quiñones Sánchez, Squilla and Thomas An Ordinance amending Bill No.
200351, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk café operations,” to extend the date Bill No. 200351 will remain in effect, all under certain terms and conditions. 200498 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Green, Henon, Johnson, Jones, Oh, Parker, Quiñones Sánchez, Squilla and Thomas An Ordinance amending Bill No.
200352, entitled “An Ordinance amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ‘General Provisions,’ to authorize the Streets Department to permit closure of the public right-of-way,” to extend the date Bill No. 200352 will remain in effect, all under certain terms and conditions. 200369 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing City Officials to file Articles of Incorporation to establish a Non-Profit Corporation that shall be called The Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund for the purpose of reducing poverty in Philadelphia.
200419 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke and Domb An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Director of Finance. - 4 -City of Philadelphia