City of Philadelphia Thursday, December 3, 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, December 3, 2020 200664 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke Resolution recognizing and honoring the dedicated and loyal service of Marcel S. Pratt, Esquire. 200666 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution declaring the intent to prioritize climate action and environmental justice in the ongoing COVID-19 recovery effort. 200668 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb Resolution recognizing Thursday, November 19, 2020 as Children's Grief Awareness Day and honoring the work of Uplift Center for Grieving Children to meet the emotional needs of grieving children in the City of Philadelphia.
200669 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb and Quiñones Sánchez Resolution honoring and expressing gratitude to the University of Pennsylvania for pledging one hundred million dollars to the School District of Philadelphia over the next decade. 200670 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas for Council President Clarke Resolution honoring and congratulating Ed Hurtt for his work with youth in the community and for being awarded the 76ers Jr. NBA Coach of the Year Award. 200671 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Boys Soccer team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 12-1-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League. - 2 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 3, 2020 200672 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution proclaiming November as Lung Cancer Awareness Month. 200132 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla Resolution appointing Gosia Primavera to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. 200133 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla Resolution appointing Valerie Lyons to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. 200134 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla Resolution appointing Kathryn Bittner to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
200135 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla (By Request) Resolution appointing Jonathan Dubrow to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. 200271 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Clarke Resolution appointing Jack Soloff to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. 200272 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Clarke Resolution reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. - 3 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 3, 2020 200567 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution appointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors of the Center City District. 200162-A 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.
200574-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon, Bass and Gym An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to commercial leases and provide eviction and financial relief to restaurant businesses that operate on leased premises, all under certain terms and conditions.
200425-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass, Parker, Jones, Gilmore Richardson, Domb, Brooks, Johnson and Gauthier An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” by creating a new Chapter 6-1300 entitled “Healthy Outdoor Public Spaces,” to promote a healthy environment that protects the public from the risks of toxic herbicides by prohibiting their use on all city-owned or used public grounds including but not limited to parks, trails, recreation centers, and playgrounds; establishing reporting requirements; and establishing a private right of action, all under certain terms and conditions.
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. - 4 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 3, 2020 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.
200416 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 Buckius Street (extended), the Delaware River, Orthodox Street (extended), and Richmond Street.
200588 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker and Council President Clarke An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” to add disclosure requirements related to prior contracting experience and the demographic characteristics of employees and board members of contractors and subcontractors for City contracts for competitively bid goods; and by adding reporting requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
200589 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker and Council President Clarke An Ordinance amending Chapter 17-100, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” by adding requirements related to the provision of information regarding the demographic characteristics of the employees of, and the labor force used by, City contractors and subcontractors in the performance of work under certain City contracts for competitively bid services, all under certain terms and conditions. - 5 -City of Philadelphia
CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, December 3, 2020 200590 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker and Council President Clarke An Ordinance amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled “Procurement Contracts,” and Chapter 17-1400, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” to add disclosure requirements related to prior contracting experience and the demographic characteristics of employees, other sources of labor, and board members of contractors and subcontractors for City contracts for public works, other competitively bid services, and professional services, and by adding reporting requirements, all under certain terms and conditions. - 6 -City of Philadelphia