City of Philadelphia Thursday, June 17, 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.
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. - 1 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 210551 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke Resolution confirming the appointment of Matthew Stitt to the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority to serve in the term ending January 1, 2024. 210552 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember 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. 210553 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution honoring and recognizing Adam Agalloco for his service to the City of Philadelphia.
210554 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gym Resolution urging the Pennsylvania Department of Public Health to restore funding to the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, and recognizing the SCDAA/PDVC’s nearly 39-year dedication to providing culturally competent services and to raising awareness of the serious condition of sickle cell disease. 210555 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution urging Congress to pursue reconciliation and reparations regarding the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the lasting devastation it caused. 210556 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1931-33, 1939, 1943 N.
Lawrence Street, 431, 433, 434, 438, 443 Arlington Street, 415, 417, 418, 424 W. Norris Street, 1707 N. Orianna Street, and 2914, 2916-2924, and 2926 N. 2nd Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. - 2 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 210557 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1908 N. Leithgow Street and 2547 N. Mutter Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 210558 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1611-1641 Ruan Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210559 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks and Bass Resolution recognizing and honoring the staff of the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation for their dedicated service as essential workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. 210561 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.
210562 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier and Bass Resolution recognizing Saturday, June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth Independence Day in the City of Philadelphia, in honor of June 19, 1865, the day when enslaved Black people were finally freed in the United States of America, declaring the annual Juneteenth Philly Festival and Johnson House Historic Site Festival as Philadelphia’s official Juneteenth celebrations, and advocating for the City of Philadelphia to become the official home of the National Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 210563 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution celebrating the life and honoring the memory of Saboor Muhammad. 210564 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating 19-year-old R&B singer and Philadelphia native, Cam Anthony, for winning season 20 of The Voice, $100,000, and a recording contract with Universal Music Group.
210565 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to 2553 Kern Street in the First 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. 210566 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1921 S. 6th Street and 2544 S. 5th Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210567 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2201 E. Tioga Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 210568 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution proposing the establishment of the Philadelphia Promise Trust Fund. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 210517 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution reappointing Jeffrey B. Goldstone to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District. 200079 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Fleet Services, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to motor vehicles to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
210514 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise provisions related to the manner of selection from eligible lists for vacancies and promotions in the civil service system; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia. 210524 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a mandatory annual appropriation for the Housing Trust Fund; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
210332 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of East Passyunk Avenue and surrounding areas. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 200658 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and Berks Street. 210325 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Employees Retirement Code,” by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to service-connected death benefits during the pandemic, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
210421 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Squilla, Gauthier, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Gilmore Richardson, Gym, Thomas and Council President Clarke An Ordinance amending Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contractors: Labor Management Relationships” to create a new classification of covered airport service employees to receive prevailing wages; to extend prevailing wage requirements to third-party contracts with City-related agencies, lessees and sublessees of the City, recipients of City financial assistance, and purchasers of City property; to further provide for administration and enforcement, including reporting on contractor compliance with prevailing wage requirements; and to provide for a civil action to remedy violations, all under ce
rtain terms and conditions. 210320 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive. 210321 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 210475 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P. L.
1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions.
210476 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, as amended.
210477 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027. 210508 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms and conditions. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 200075 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke 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 provide for the creation of a Department of Fleet Services, to provide for the powers and duties of such Department, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Department into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
210329 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Gym, Henon, Gauthier and Thomas An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to require the use and disclosure of uniform screening criteria for rental housing and certain related disclosures to prospective rental housing applicants, and to provide that the failure to provide such disclosures may be evidence of other unlawful housing and real property practices, all under certain terms and conditions.
210330 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Gym, Henon, Gauthier and Thomas An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” by adding a new Section 9-810, entitled “Prospective Tenant Screening Practices,” to regulate the application and selection process for housing units, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
210501 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Gauthier, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Brooks, Domb, Gilmore Richardson, Gym, Green, Bass and Thomas An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise provisions related to the manner of selection from eligible lists for vacancies and promotions in the civil service system, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 210507 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green, Squilla, Parker, Gym, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Brooks, Domb, Thomas and Johnson An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a mandatory annual appropriation for the Housing Trust Fund, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
200662 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 11311 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions. 200677 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an easement in the area bounded by Chestnut Street, 12th Street, Market Street, and 11th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
210076 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a parcel of land situate at 2401 Chestnut Street, for further conveyance, and authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 307 a right-of-way for bridge repair, maintenance and/or reconstruction purposes and for stormwater sewer and drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions. 210248 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with St.
Agnes MOB, LLC, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 210281 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, bordered by Richmond Street to the north/northwest, Wheatsheaf to the east/northeast, I-95 to the west and the Northeast Treatment Plant to the south/southeast for water treatment or supply purposes or other purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
210282 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Tacony-Holmesburg section of the Delaware River Trail, under certain terms and conditions.
210293 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with Chestnut Street Realty Limited Partnership, LP, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1327-29 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and conditions. 210418 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Kingston Street, I-95, East Venango Street and Bath Street, under certain terms and conditions. - 10 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 210419 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, a temporary construction easement on a portion of the parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Richmond Street, East Butler Street, I-95 and Castor Avenue, commonly known as 3721 Richmond Street, under certain terms and conditions.
210424 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
210444 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land connecting Tacony Street to the Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch, for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
210450 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”), for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all under certain terms and conditions. 210117 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon and Bass An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Bouncers,” by revising definitions of covered establishments and personnel, under certain terms and conditions. - 11 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 210205 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Henon and Gauthier An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish a program in which the City may perform certain urgent repairs and bill the property owner; all under certain terms and conditions. 210388 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades,” to modify licensing and conduct requirements applicable to contractors; all under certain terms and conditions.
210389 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” and Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” to revise provisions relating to excavation work and work impacting historic structures, create an excavation contractor license, and institute additional safeguards for property adjoining certain construction activities; all under certain terms and conditions.
210481 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Clarke An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” to modify the requirements to operate a self-service laundry; all under certain terms and conditions. 210505 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of Philadelphia International Airport on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a concession agreement for the management of the food, beverage, retail and passenger services program at Philadelphia International Airport, and an amendment to the ancillary Additional Services Agreement, all under certain terms and conditions.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 17, 2021 210510 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass for Council President Clarke, Squilla, Parker and Jones An Ordinance amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preventative Medicine,” by adding a new section offering gift certificates to citizens and property owners of Philadelphia who received vaccinations for COVID-19 in order to incentivize immunizations against the disease; all under certain terms and conditions.
210511 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass for Council President Clarke, Squilla, Parker and Jones An Ordinance amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preventative Medicine,” by adding a new section offering vouchers for rebates on City gas and water charges to citizens and property owners of Philadelphia who received vaccinations for COVID-19 in order to incentivize immunizations against the disease; all under certain terms and conditions. - 13 -City of Philadelphia