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City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, March 7, 2019 BILLS ON FIRST READING BILLS ON FIRST READING 181063 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance authorizing the Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation, Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and the Commissioner of Public Property (on behalf of The City of Philadelphia) to enter into certain transactions and contracts regarding a liquefied natural gas project on property and facilities owned by the City of Philadelphia and operated by the Philadelphia Gas Works, including certain leases and licenses, and contracts related to the purchase of natural gas, all under certain terms and conditions. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE 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. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 7, 2019 190027 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution calling for the creation of an Opportunity Zone Oversight Committee. 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. 190138 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority, without consideration, deeds conveying conditional fee simple title to certain city-owned lots or pieces of ground with the building and improvements thereon, situate in the forty-fourth Ward of the City of Philadelphia, pursuant to Chapter 16-400 of The Philadelphia Code and authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to dispose of such properties for rehabilitation and/or improvements in accordance with terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. 190139 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon Resolution declaring the City of Philadelphia a Hidden Hero City in recognition of the important work and vital role of military and veteran caregivers in the City. 190141 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 250 W. Thayer Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 7, 2019 190142 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb, Johnson, Henon, Squilla and Bass Resolution calling on the State Legislature and Governor to recognize the authority and efforts of Pittsburgh City Councilmembers to protect citizens from acts of gun violence through common sense gun legislation following the massacre at the Tree of Life Synagogue. 190145 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to grant more local control for the operation of the right-of-way, the installation of roadway features, to effectively enforce speed limits and the implementation of policies that discourage dangerous driving. 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. 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. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 7, 2019 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. 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. 180864 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown An Ordinance amending Chapter 17-1500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Annual Disparity Study and Participation Goals," by providing for further detail relating to, among other things, North American Industry Classification System ("NAICS") Codes, under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 7, 2019 180515 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance amending Section 14-303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Common Procedures and Requirements,” to amend requirements regarding Neighborhood Notice and Meetings, all under certain terms and conditions. 181064 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the “/CDO, Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District,” to revise provisions relating to river access streets; all under certain terms and conditions. 190001 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance to amend the Master Plan for Drexel University and to approve the proposed addition to 101 N. 34th Street. 190016 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Stenton Avenue, Chelten Avenue, Broad Street, Windrim Avenue, Belfield Avenue, and Wister Street. 190058 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Berks Street, Memphis Street, Wilt Street, and Tulip Street. City of Philadelphia -5- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 7, 2019 190006 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Council President Clarke and Quiñones Sánchez An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2019 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 to the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions. City of Philadelphia -6-