CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · February 7, 2019
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, February 7, 2019
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
170247
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
Resolution urging the United States' Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to delay the merger of the Rite
Aid Corporation with Walgreens Boots Alliance until the impact of the merger is fully disclosed to the
Citizens of Philadelphia.
170408
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Reynolds Brown and Gym
Resolution calling on and urging The School District of Philadelphia ("District") to permanently prohibit
the suspension of elementary-aged students from the first through fifth grades.
180409
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.
180669
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Reynolds Brown and Blackwell
Resolution honoring and recognizing Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander, Esq., and calling for the
creation and erection of a statue to commemorate her accomplishments and contributions to
Philadelphia and beyond.
190027
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution calling for the creation of an Opportunity Zone Oversight Committee.
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190064
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
Resolution urging the Pennsylvania State Legislature to pass Governor Wolf’s proposal to raise the
minimum wage to $12 an hour, with a pathway to $15 an hour, for all workers in the Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania.
190065
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown
Resolution urging the Trump Administration to maintain Federal Mercury and Air Toxics Standards.
190074
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Taubenberger, Green, Parker and Domb
Resolution honoring and recognizing the Boy Scouts of America’s 109th Anniversary and celebrating
the expansion of Cub Scouts and Scouts BSA (formerly Boy Scouts) to welcome girls into its iconic
programs.
190076
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 5423-27 Lena Street located in the
Eighth Councilmanic District to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority in accordance with the
terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
181005-A
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 Roosevelt Boulevard, 3rd Street, Hunting Park
Avenue, 2nd Street, Sedgley Avenue, Ontario Street, Hutchinson Street, 9th Street, and
Wingohocking Street.
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180888
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Greenlee and Bass
An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Health Code," by adding a new
Chapter 6-1200, entitled "Pharmaceutical Sales and Marketing Practices," to provide for registration
of pharmaceutical manufacturer agents and certain other requirements; and to prohibit gifts by
pharmaceutical manufacturers and their agents to health care practitioners; all under certain terms and
conditions.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
160720
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Regulation of Businesses, Trades
and Professions," to add a new chapter limiting the use of a restrictive covenant or usage restriction
that prohibits a purchaser of property from using the property as a grocery store, all under certain
terms and conditions.
170675
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Woodbine Avenue, Upland Way, 59th Street,
Lancaster Avenue, and 62nd Street.
170365
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City Funds - Deposits,
Investments, Disbursements," by amending Section 19-201, entitled "City Depositories," by
authorizing the City Treasurer to deposit funds in Santander Bank, National Association, under certain
terms and conditions.
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180457
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Greenlee, Johnson, Bass, Green, Blackwell, Gym,
Henon, Parker, Taubenberger, Reynolds Brown and O'Neill
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Service and Other
Businesses," to add a new Section 9-637, entitled "Sale of Flavored Tobacco Products," prohibiting
offering for sale and selling certain tobacco products other than cigarettes with characterizing flavors
and fixing penalties; all under certain terms and conditions.
160026
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
An Ordinance amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Traffic Code," Chapter 12-100,
"General Provisions," by adding new definitions, and Chapter 12-900, "Parking Regulations and
Penalties," by adding "live performing arts venue" to the entities exempt from paying fees for curb
loading zone permits and adding a new Section, entitled "Performing Arts Priority Loading and
Unloading Zones," providing for loading and unloading zones to allow easier access for performing
artists to load-in and load-out at live performing arts venues around the City of Philadelphia; all under
certain terms and conditions.
180729
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Section 10-710, entitled "Dumping of Debris and Short Dumping," by
adding new provisions and amending Section 10-719, entitled "Penalties," by further amending the
maximum penalty to be assessed; all under certain terms and conditions.
181044
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to convey to Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development all or a portion of a parcel or parcels
of land in and about the area bounded by 46th Street, Market Street, 48th Street and Haverford
Avenue, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions.
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170517
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Taubenberger, Domb, Greenlee, Jones, Gym, Squilla and
Blackwell
An Ordinance amending Section 9-605 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled 'Towing,' by increasing the
amount of the fine that a towing company must pay for improper clean-up of an accident scene; all
under certain terms and conditions.
180993
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property and the Commissioner of Parks and
Recreation, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to PECO Energy Company an easement for
the purpose of installing transmission lines across a portion of the parcel or parcels of land in and
about the area bounded by Grays Avenue, Woodland Avenue, 56th Street and 57th Street,
commonly known as Deritis Playground, under certain terms and conditions.
170467
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
An Ordinance amending Title 2 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "City-County Consolidation," by
amending the Chief Assessment Officer's authorization to set standards for the valuation of properties
for taxation purposes; all under certain terms and conditions.
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