City of Philadelphia Thursday, June 10, 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, June 10, 2021 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.
210512 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 number and street address as 1221-1225 North Fourth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Engine House 29 LLC and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. 210513 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to appropriate the full $350 million from the federal Homeowner Assistance Fund as soon as possible without imposing additional restrictions. - 2 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 10, 2021 210515 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing June as African American Music Appreciation Month to celebrate the African American musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage. 210516 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gym Resolution calling upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly to end the unconstitutional race and wealth disparities in school funding and to fully, adequately, and fairly fund its schools in Philadelphia and across the Commonwealth by utilizing the state’s Fair Funding formula as the basis of all K-12 education funding and providing adequate recurring state funding.
210518 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt Senate Bill 670 and House Bill 696, which will provide $30 million in funding for community-based violence interventions. 210519 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez 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 Seventh 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.
210520 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez 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 Seventh 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. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 10, 2021 210521 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2216 N. 3rd Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 210522 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1905 N. Philip Street and 1909 N. Lawrence Street. located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210523 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution calling upon the Congress of the United States to enact the Law Enforcement Education and Accountability for People with Disabilities Initiative, bipartisan policing reform bills to address the high incidence rate of violence involving people with disabilities, offered by Senator Bob Casey. 210525 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution calling upon the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to enact Senate Bill 598 to allow political subdivisions to restrict the presence and use of firearms at their properties and facilities.
210526 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution honoring the business owners of color receiving Comcast RISE Investment Fund grants and in-kind support and recognizing that businesses owned by people of color are key to equitable growth and recovery in Philadelphia. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 10, 2021 210528 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb Resolution recognizing the month of May as Celiac Disease Awareness Month in Philadelphia and honoring eight-year-old Philadelphian Jax Bari for shining a national light on ABC’s World News Tonight with David Muir on the need for increased federal funding for Celiac research and federally mandated labeling of gluten on all packaged foods. 210529 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas for Council President Clarke Resolution honoring and congratulating the Carver Engineering and Science High School boys bowling team on their successful 2020-2021 season and first ever championship win.
210530 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Clarke Resolution honoring and recognizing Theresa Alicea on the occasion of her retirement following 25 years of loyal and dedicated service to the residents of the 175th legislative district. 210531 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution also naming Bainbridge Street, between 8th and 9th Streets, as “Henry L. Philips Way”. 210532 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1740 S. Howard Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210533 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Oh and Gym Resolution commemorating June 19, 2021 as Korean American Citizenship Day to Celebrate the First Naturalization of a Korean American in 1890. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 10, 2021 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.
200713 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Lehigh Avenue, Frankford Avenue, Master Street and 6th Street. 210081 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Property Licenses and Owner Accountability;” Section A-906, entitled “Property License Fees;” Chapter 14-604, entitled “Accessory Uses and Structures;” and Chapter 19-2400, entitled “Hotel Room Rental Tax,” to add and revise provisions related to the use of properties for limited lodging and hotel purposes and to the collection of hotel rental taxes in connection therewith; all under certain terms and conditions.
210204 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 Cottman Avenue, Milnor Street, Princeton Avenue, and the Delaware River. - 6 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 10, 2021 210362 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by amending certain provisions of Section 14-502, entitled “/ CTR, Center City Overlay District,” to create the “Mid- Walnut Street Area,” all under certain terms and conditions. 210425 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-514, entitled “/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District”, all under certain terms and conditions.
210328 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
200627 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing ARD 1105 Walnut LLC or a subsequent owner to install, own and maintain various encroachments at 1101-07 Walnut Street & 138-140 11th Street, under certain terms and conditions. 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. - 7 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 10, 2021 210333 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Greenwich street and 2nd street; Reed street and S. 4th street; Moyamensing avenue and Wharton street. 210334 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Morris street and S. 2nd street. 210390 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dauphin street and Belgrade street; Almond street and Dauphin street; York street and Almond street; Taggert street and Norris street; Cedar street and Norris street; Marlborough street and Thompson street.
210391 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Ellsworth street and S. 9th street; Reed street and S. Broad street; Mountain street and S. 6th street; Latona street and S. 7th street. 210392 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Moore street and S. 6th street; McClellan street and S. 5th street; Mifflin street to S. 6th street; S. 3rd street to McKean street.
210393 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes on Race Street from North 5th Street to North 4th Street; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. - 8 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 10, 2021 210394 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing encroachments in the nature of a sidewalk café in the vicinity of 941 S. 8th Street, under certain terms and conditions. 210412 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of the 6400 block of Summerdale Avenue. 210413 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Lowber Avenue between East Upsal Street and East Hortter Street. 210414 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker An Ordinance establishing a no parking regulation on N. 3rd street, both sides, between W. Erie avenue and W. Sedgley avenue.
210415 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on W. 65th avenue, both sides, between N. Front street and N. 2nd street. 210416 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 12th street and Champlost street; 69th avenue and N. 12th street; Camac street and Champlost avenue; Park avenue and Nedro avenue; N. 13th street and Olney avenue. - 9 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 10, 2021 210422 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez An Ordinance regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of Paul Street, Meadow Street, Tackawanna Street, Worth Street, Pear Street, Gillingham Street, Josephine Street, Blair Street, and East Montgomery Avenue, and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits, all under certain terms and conditions. 210423 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb, Squilla and Green An Ordinance amending Section 12-1133 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “All-Terrain Vehicles,” to address off-road vehicle use in the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions.
210447 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Chester Avenue from 66th street to 67th street. 210448 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance establishing parking regulations on both sides of Webster Street, between 20th Street and 21st 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. - 10 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 10, 2021 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 certain terms and conditions. 210364 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass, Squilla, Green, Parker, Gauthier, Johnson, Gym, Henon, Gilmore Richardson, Oh, Brooks and Thomas An Ordinance amending various chapters of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the availability of feminine hygiene products in City facilities, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. - 11 -City of Philadelphia