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CITY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting

Philadelphia, PA · April 11, 2019

Agenda

Agenda

City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, April 11, 2019 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. 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. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 11, 2019 190195 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke Resolution confirming Council’s agreement with a proposed budget for expenditures from the Non-Recording Fee Sub-Fund of the Housing Trust Fund, relating to affordable housing. 190238 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Green, Parker and Gym Resolution condemning Pennsylvania State Representative Stephanie Borowicz’s religious invocation on the day of the swearing-in of the first Muslim woman to ever serve in the General Assembly as Islamophobic and inappropriate. 190240-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2511 N. Orkney Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 190242 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution condemning the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate funding for the Special Olympics. 190258 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Reynolds Brown and Parker Resolution urging the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass Marsy’s Law, which will enable Pennsylvania voters to codify the rights of crime victims and their families in the Pennsylvania Constitution. 190259 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown Resolution opposing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ proposed revised definition of “Waters of the United States” and urging the Agencies to preserve the 2015 Clean Water Rule, which includes wetlands, headwaters, and intermittent and ephemeral streams in the definition of “Waters of the United States”. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 11, 2019 190262 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 614 W. Allegheny Ave. located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 190263 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember 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 2224-2238 North Tenth street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Philabundance and to take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract. 190264 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2831 W. Harold Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 190265 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1235 W. Cambria Street located in the Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 190268 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3411 N. 7th Street, 3247 Tampa Street, 3133 Hurley Street, 2727 Waterloo Street, and 2518 N. Hope Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 11, 2019 190275 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution also naming Broad Street from Venango Street to Butler Street as “Rev. Dr. Leon Sullivan Way” to honor the ministry of Reverend Dr. Leon H. Sullivan and his legacy of social and economic justice in Philadelphia. 190277 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Oh and Squilla Resolution urging the Community College of Philadelphia’s administration, faculty, and support staff to quickly resolve their contract dispute to ensure the best possible education for their students. 190038 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla (By Request) Resolution appointing Betsy Oliphant Ross to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. 190039 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla (By Request) Resolution reappointing Richard Goldberg to the Board of Directors for the Old City Special Services District. 190221 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution reappointing Michael Woodward to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District of Philadelphia and Lower Merion. 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. City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 11, 2019 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. 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. City of Philadelphia -5- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 11, 2019 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. 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. 190083 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green An Ordinance amending Chapter 20-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Political Contributions and Expenditures,” to add and make changes to provisions regarding campaign contributions; contributions to transition and inauguration committees; and campaign finance disclosures; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions. 190099 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon, Green and Squilla An Ordinance amending Chapter 16-300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Maintenance and Supervision,” by adding a new section requiring that all City buildings and facilities install and maintain life sustaining medical equipment including Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and advanced first aid kits; and requiring the installation of Automated External Defibrillators in connection with capital projects, all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -6- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 11, 2019 180936 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown An Ordinance amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Health Code,” relating to lead paint hazards and other violations, to provide for appeal periods and for penalties, to provide for inspections and fees, to revise definitions, and to promote lead safety, all under certain terms and conditions. 180937 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown An Ordinance amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Preventive Medicine," to establish requirements for the testing of blood lead levels in children, all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -7-