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CITY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting

Philadelphia, PA · October 10, 2019

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JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Thursday, October 10, 2019 PRESENT: 17 - Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Council met, a quorum being present. Chaplain Deborah Thomas of Bethesda Presbyterian Church was introduced and offered an appropriate prayer. COUNCILMEMBER GREENLEE MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL of the meeting of October 3, 2019 THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. COMMUNICATIONS The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows: Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 17-1400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by making revisions to definitions; to contract and reporting requirements; to exceptions; and to enforcement provisions; and making related changes to Section 20-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Ethics-Related Matters Incorporated as Part of this Chapter”; all under certain terms and conditions.” I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed ordinance. (File No. 190799) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ. Transmitting a bill amending Chapter 17-1400 of the Philadelphia Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” to provide for regulations and for special provisions for certain small-dollar contracts, under certain terms and conditions.” I hereby recommend your favorable consideration of this proposed ordinance. (File No. 190800) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ. City of Philadelphia -1- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Greenlee Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Greenlee: Bill No. 190782: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” by prohibiting vending along certain portions of Spring Garden Street, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Councilmember Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Bill No. 190783: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Morris Street, 26th Street, Moore Street, and 27th Street. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Jones and Taubenberger: Resolution No. 190789: Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on Aging to hold public hearings examining solutions to prevent the ongoing displacement of senior citizens with fixed incomes due to rising rental costs. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Councilmember Johnson, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Resolution No. 190790: Resolution Also naming Sigel Street, between 21st and 22nd Streets, “Vendetta Grimes Way,” to honor the life and legacy of Vendetta Grimes. Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Green: Bill No. 190784: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to provide for a height allowance for certain solar collectors; all under terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember City of Philadelphia -2- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Green: Bill No. 190785: An Ordinance Amending Subcode A of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code (The Philadelphia Administrative Code), to provide for fees for solar panel projects; all under terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS. Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Green: Bill No. 190786: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” by making revisions to definitions; to contract and reporting requirements; to exceptions; and to enforcement provisions; and making related changes to Section 20-613 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Ethics-Related Matters Incorporated as Part of this Chapter”; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Councilmember Greenlee Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Councilmember Green, Sponsored by Councilmember : Bill No. 190787: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-1400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid Contracts; Financial Assistance,” to provide for regulations and for special provisions for certain small-dollar contracts, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. Councilmember Greenlee Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez, Sponsored by Councilmembers Green, Oh, Reynolds Brown, Domb, Jones, Bass, Johnson, Greenlee, Taubenberger, Blackwell, Gym and Squilla: Resolution No. 190791: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the dedicated and loyal service of Romulo L. Diaz, Jr. to the City of Philadelphia. Councilmember Green Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez, Sponsored by Councilmembers Green, Reynolds Brown, Domb, Johnson, Parker, Greenlee, Taubenberger, Blackwell, Jones, Bass, Gym and Squilla: City of Philadelphia -3- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 190792: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Rebecca Rutstein for her dedicated service through art to the City of Philadelphia. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Parker, Squilla, Johnson and Jones: Resolution No. 190793: Resolution Calling for a fair contract for commercial office cleaners and building service workers in Philadelphia. DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER PARKER - RESOLUITON NO. 190793 - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Resolution No. 190794: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings regarding service providers and employers honoring existing and prior worker contract agreements. DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER PARKER - RESOLUTION NO. 190794 - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Domb, Squilla, Parker, Green and Oh: Resolution No. 190795: Resolution Recognizing the 95th Anniversary of the Curtis Institute of Music, its part in training the world’s finest musicians, and for its contributions to the rich cultural fabric of the City of Philadelphia. Councilmember Gym Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Gym, Jones, Blackwell, Parker, Johnson, Squilla, Henon, Greenlee, Domb, Green and Taubenberger: Bill No. 190788: An Ordinance Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia Code, the “Health Code,” to add a section establishing requirements for hospitals that anticipate closing, all under certain terms and conditions. DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER GYM - BILL NO. 190788 - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES. Councilmember Taubenberger Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Taubenberger: Resolution No. 190796: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold a hearing regarding the reconstruction work on Interstate 95, and the City of Philadelphia -4- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA entire Revive I-95 plan. DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER TAUBENBERGER - RESOLUTION NO. 190793 - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass: Resolution No. 190797: Resolution Also naming the 200 block of West Coulter Street as “Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller Way,” in honor of Reverend Dr. Alyn E. Waller, and in commemoration of his life-long and dedicated service to the citizens of Philadelphia. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Moved to Be Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar - Rules Suspended the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Oh and Bass: Resolution No. 190798: Resolution Authorizing the establishment of a “Special Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia” to review child separation in Philadelphia’s child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON FINANCE Bill No. 190509: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements”, by revising the list of City depositories; under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER BLACKWELL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 190509. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 190706: An Ordinance Authorizing the issuance from time to time of one or more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund City of Philadelphia -5- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and certain other actions. COUNCILMEMBER BLACKWELL MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 190706. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR BILLS ON FIRST READING Bill No. 190509: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “City Funds - Deposits, Investments, Disbursements”, by revising the list of City depositories; under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 190706: An Ordinance Authorizing the issuance from time to time of one or more series of general obligation bonds to provide funds to refund certain outstanding general obligation bonds of The City of Philadelphia; authorizing the Mayor, City Controller and City Solicitor or a majority of them to sell the bonds at public or private negotiated sale; setting forth the purposes for which the proceeds of the bonds will be expended; providing for the maturities and for other terms and conditions and for the form of the bonds; providing that bonds may be redeemable prior to maturity; providing sinking funds for the bonds and for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the payment thereof; authorizing agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources for the bonds and certain other actions. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR. PUBLIC COMMENT The following persons provided public comment on October 10, 2019: Name and Comment Subject Harry Barnum (170408) Daniel Symonds (170408) Elizabeth Cesarini (170408) Claire Cynthia Louischarles (170408) City of Philadelphia -6- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Sharon Bryant (170408) Minh Tran (170408) Joshua Block (170408) David Ivory (160026-A) Jesses Lundy (160026-A) Joe Danihel (190723, 190779) Antoinette Richardson (190779) Cortez Johnson (190779) Adelaida Morales (190779) Miltreda Kress (190779) April McBride (190779) Nasir Cabress (190779) Yolanda Bryant (190779) Bridget Powell (180457) Vanessa Leary (190779) Lillian English Hentz (190642) Joe Cox (190703) James Thompson (170675) Dan La Salle (180409) Ron Whyte (190606) Salima Pace (190793, 190794) Ogbonna Hagins (190703) Taleah Taylor (160026-A) Desiree Whitfield (160026-A) Lynn Landes (160720) Vilma Lipper (190467-A) See Notes of Testimony for full comment. COUNCILMEMBER HENON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF . A CONSENT AGENDA TO CONSIDER BILLS ON THE SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE CALENDARS AS FOLLOWS: 160026-A, 190608-A, 190130, 190714, 181047, 190101, 190552, 190556, 190561, 190609, 190642, 190643, 190646, 190647, 190648, 190656, 190657, 190705, City of Philadelphia -7- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA 190703, - (See Notes of Testimony) THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE Resolution No. 190769: Resolution Also naming the 5000 block of Baltimore Avenue “Representative Al Dumas Blvd” in honor of State Representative Al Dumas and his dedication to public service. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Bill No. 160026-A, as amended: 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. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190608-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a new Chapter 21-3100, entitled “Reporting of Settlements of Civil Actions,” to establish a system of quarterly reporting and evaluation of means to reduce future liability; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Resolution No. 190789: Resolution Authorizing the City Council Committee on Aging to hold public hearings examining solutions to prevent the ongoing displacement City of Philadelphia -8- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA of senior citizens with fixed incomes due to rising rental costs. DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER JONES - RESOLUTION NO. 190789 - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY). THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190791: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the dedicated and loyal service of Romulo L. Diaz, Jr. to the City of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190792: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Rebecca Rutstein for her dedicated service through art to the City of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190793: Resolution Calling for a fair contract for commercial office cleaners and building service workers in Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. COUNCILMEMBER GYM REQUESTED THAT SHE BE EXCUSED AND WISHED TO BE RECORDED AS VOTED "AYE" ON ALL BILLS CALLED UP ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE INCLUDING RESOLUTIONS. THE REQUEST WAS GRANTED. THE WAS READ AND FILED. Resolution No. 190794: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Labor and Civil Service to hold hearings regarding service providers and employers honoring existing and prior worker contract agreements. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190795: Resolution Recognizing the 95th Anniversary of the Curtis Institute of Music, its part in training the world’s finest musicians, and for its contributions to the rich cultural fabric of the City of Philadelphia. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190796: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Streets and Services to hold a hearing regarding the reconstruction work on Interstate 95, and the entire Revive I-95 plan. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 190798: Resolution Authorizing the establishment of a “Special Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia” to review child separation in City of Philadelphia -9- JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Philadelphia’s child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Bill No. 190130: An Ordinance Authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner and the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a Concession Agreement with Loveluck LLC, for the design, construction, management and operation of a food and beverage concession in the Fairmount Park Welcome Center in John F. Kennedy Plaza, a/k/a Love Park, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190714: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Robert Nicoletti Family Trust, for use by the City, of all or a portion of the premises located at 1813-25 Hilton Street, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 181047: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Christian street to S. 24th street and S. 19th street; Montrose street to S. 22nd street; Catharine street to S. 23rd street; Carpenter street to S. 15th street; Bambrey street to Webster street; S. 16th street to Catharine street. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: City of Philadelphia - 10 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190101: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Webster street and S. 18th street; Fitzwater street and S. 20th street; Christian street between S. Broad street and S. 16th street; Carpenter street and S. 24th street; Catharine street and S. 20th street; Bainbridge between 24th street and Schuylkill avenue. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190552: An Ordinance Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 170002) approved May 22, 2017, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating the easterly houseline of University Avenue, from a point approximately five-hundred forty-five feet north of Curie Boulevard to a point approximately two-hundred thirty-six feet further northwardly therefrom, a variable distance eastwardly, thereby widening said University Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, without cost and free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the said widened portion of University Avenue,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190556: An Ordinance Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 120903) approved January 14, 2013, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 156 by striking from the City Plan Fourth Street from Allegheny Avenue to Lippincott Street, striking from the City Plan Lippincott Street from Fourth Street to its terminus westwardly therefrom, reserving City of Philadelphia - 11 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Lippincott Street being stricken, placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes extending from the intersection of Fourth Street and Lippincott Street eastwardly to the intersection of American Street and Lippincott Street, and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes extending from the intersection of Clearfield Street, Fourth Street, and Gurney Street northeastwardly to the intersection of American Street and Lippincott Street and authorizing the acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190561, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing Frank Strawbridge to own and maintain a sign anchored into the sidewalk in the Public Right-of-Way at 801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190609: An Ordinance Establishing no parking and tow-away regulations on the East side of Academy Road from Grant Avenue to Glenn Street. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190642: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Cedar avenue and S. 46th street; S. 44th street between Walnut street and Baltimore City of Philadelphia - 12 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA avenue; Osage avenue between S. 42nd street and S. 53nd Street. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190643: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Larchwood street between S. 49th street and S. 46th street; Irving street and S. 53rd street; Upland street and S. 50th street; S. 51st street and Market street; S. 54th street between Cedar avenue and Catharine street. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190646: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Stanton street and Frederick street; Warden drive and Henry avenue; Midvale avenue and The Oak road; Calumet street and Cresson street to Ridge avenue; Stokley street and Midvale avenue; Vaux street and Coulter street. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190647: An Ordinance Establishing a no motor home parking regulation on Drexel Road, from City Avenue to Upland Way, both sides. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 City of Philadelphia - 13 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bill No. 190648: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Wynnewood road and Malvern street; N. 52nd street and Overbrook avenue; Market street and N. 57th street; Oxford street and N. 59th street; Edgewood street and Market street; Frazier street and Market street; Salford street and Market street; N. 63rd street and Arch street. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190656: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dickinson street from Moyamensing avenue to S. 5th street; Greenwich street from S. 6th street to S. 4th street; Wharton street and S. Front street. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190657: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Reed street and S. 3rd street; Federal street and S. 5th street; Cross street and 6th street; Mountain street and S. 5th street. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190705: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” by adding an exception to a prohibited vending location; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: City of Philadelphia - 14 - JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 Bill No. 190703: An Ordinance Amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils,” to provide for compensation for the members of the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission; and amending Section 21-3002, entitled “Environmental Justice Advisory Commission,” with respect to membership, timing, and reporting; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 17 Councilmembers Council President Clarke, Squilla, Johnson, Blackwell, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Domb, Green, Greenlee, Gym, Oh, Reynolds Brown and Taubenberger Nays: 0 SPEECHES COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER AND COUNCIL PRESIDENT CLARKE - (SEE NOTES OF TESTIMONY) COUNCILMEMBER REYNOLDS BROWN MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia - 15 -

Agenda

City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, October 10, 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. 190723 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke 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 buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the Forty Seventh 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 the terms of Chapter l6-400 of The Philadelphia Code. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2019 190769 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell Resolution also naming the 5000 block of Baltimore Avenue “Representative Al Dumas Blvd” in honor of State Representative Al Dumas and his dedication to public service. 190779 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Oh and Bass Resolution authorizing the establishment of a “Special Committee on Child Separation In Philadelphia” to investigate child separation in Philadelphia’s child welfare system and develop recommendations to ensure compliance with State Child Protective Services Law to protect children and due process rights of families and prevent the unnecessary break-up of families. 190467-A INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Squilla and Parker An Ordinance amending Section 12-2809 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Civil Penalties and Costs,” by amending penalties for certain parking, standing or stopping violations. 160026-A 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. 190608 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gym, Jones and Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a new Chapter 21-3100, entitled “Reporting of Settlements of Civil Actions,” to establish a system of quarterly reporting and evaluation of means to reduce future liability; all under certain terms and conditions. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2019 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. 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. 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 -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2019 190130 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing the Parks and Recreation Commissioner and the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a Concession Agreement with Loveluck LLC, for the design, construction, management and operation of a food and beverage concession in the Fairmount Park Welcome Center in John F. Kennedy Plaza, a/k/a Love Park, all under certain terms and conditions. 190606 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke, Parker, Blackwell and Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 16 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Property,” by amending Chapter 16-400, entitled “Vacant and Surplus Properties,” Chapter 16-500, entitled “Councilmanic District Development Program,” and Chapter 16-700, entitled “Philadelphia Land Bank,” in order to establish uniform procedures for the disposition of property by the City and City-related agencies to whom the City conveys property, and to amend the provisions governing the Land Bank, all under certain terms and conditions. 190707 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Greenlee for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, together with the improvements thereon, in and about the area bounded by West Cumberland Street, North 8th Street, West York Street and North 9th Street, under certain terms and conditions. 190712 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Lombard Street, South Broad Street, South Street and 15th Street, for further conveyance, under certain terms and conditions. 190714 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with the Robert Nicoletti Family Trust, for use by the City, of all or a portion of the premises located at 1813-25 Hilton Street, under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2019 181047 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Christian street to S. 24th street and S. 19th street; Montrose street to S. 22nd street; Catharine street to S. 23rd street; Carpenter street to S. 15th street; Bambrey street to Webster street; S. 16th street to Catharine street. 190101 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Webster street and S. 18th street; Fitzwater street and S. 20th street; Christian street between S. Broad street and S. 16th street; Carpenter street and S. 24th street; Catharine street and S. 20th street; Bainbridge between 24th street and Schuylkill avenue. 190552 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 170002) approved May 22, 2017, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 269 by relocating the easterly houseline of University Avenue, from a point approximately five-hundred forty-five feet north of Curie Boulevard to a point approximately two-hundred thirty-six feet further northwardly therefrom, a variable distance eastwardly, thereby widening said University Avenue, under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to the City, without cost and free and clear of all encumbrances, of the bed of the said widened portion of University Avenue,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. City of Philadelphia -5- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2019 190556 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez An Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 120903) approved January 14, 2013, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 156 by striking from the City Plan Fourth Street from Allegheny Avenue to Lippincott Street, striking from the City Plan Lippincott Street from Fourth Street to its terminus westwardly therefrom, reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Lippincott Street being stricken, placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes extending from the intersection of Fourth Street and Lippincott Street eastwardly to the intersection of American Street and Lippincott Street, and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes extending from the intersection of Clearfield Street, Fourth Street, and Gurney Street northeastwardly to the intersection of American Street and Lippincott Street and authorizing the acceptance of the grant to the City of the said rights-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes, all under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. 190561 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing Frank Strawbridge to own and maintain a sign anchored into the sidewalk in the Public Right-of-Way at 801 Market Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, all under certain terms and conditions. 190562 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 242 by striking from the City Plan and vacating a portion of the bed of Old York Road, on the southeasterly side thereof, from a point approximately fifty-five feet southwest of Sixty-Sixth Avenue to a point approximately two-hundred eighty-four feet further southwestwardly therefrom, thereby reducing the width of Old York Road within this area, under certain terms and conditions. 190609 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill An Ordinance establishing no parking and tow-away regulations on the East side of Academy Road from Grant Avenue to Glenn Street. City of Philadelphia -6- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2019 190639 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance establishing a four-way stop on the intersection of 53rd and Woodland Streets. 190640 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance establishing a four-way stop on the intersection of 61st and Webster Streets. 190641 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance establishing a four-way stop on the intersection of 49th and Walton Streets. 190642 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Cedar avenue and S. 46th street; S. 44th street between Walnut street and Baltimore avenue; Osage avenue between S. 42nd street and S. 53nd Street. 190643 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Larchwood street between S. 49th street and S. 46th street; Irving street and S. 53rd street; Upland street and S. 50th street; S. 51st street and Market street; S. 54th street between Cedar avenue and Catharine street. 190646 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Stanton street and Frederick street; Warden drive and Henry avenue; Midvale avenue and The Oak road; Calumet street and Cresson street to Ridge avenue; Stokley street and Midvale avenue; Vaux street and Coulter street. City of Philadelphia -7- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2019 190647 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing a no motor home parking regulation on Drexel Road, from City Avenue to Upland Way, both sides. 190648 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Wynnewood road and Malvern street; N. 52nd street and Overbrook avenue; Market street and N. 57th street; Oxford street and N. 59th street; Edgewood street and Market street; Frazier street and Market street; Salford street and Market street; N. 63rd street and Arch street. 190656 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dickinson street from Moyamensing avenue to S. 5th street; Greenwich street from S. 6th street to S. 4th street; Wharton street and S. Front street. 190657 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Reed street and S. 3rd street; Federal street and S. 5th street; Cross street and 6th street; Mountain street and S. 5th street. 190658 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill for Councilmember Squilla An Ordinance authorizing South Street Headhouse District, C/O Michael Harris, to construct, own, and maintain proposed various encroachments in the Public Right-of-Way along the 500 Block of South 2nd Street median island, at Headhouse Square Plaza, in Philadelphia, PA 19147, all under certain terms and conditions. 190705 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Blackwell An Ordinance amending Section 9-205 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Sales,” by adding an exception to a prohibited vending location; all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -8- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 10, 2019 190600 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3400 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Energy Conservation,” to add a new Section 9-3403, entitled “Building Energy Performance Policy,” to require owners of certain large buildings to conduct tune-ups of the energy and water systems in such buildings, under certain terms and conditions. 190636 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Reynolds Brown An Ordinance amending Section 3-207 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sale of Fuel Oil,” to revise the standards for permissible grades and permissible sulfur content of commercial fuel oil, under certain terms and conditions. 190703 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Reynolds Brown, Green and Quiñones Sánchez An Ordinance amending Section 20-304 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Compensation for Members of Boards, Commissions, Committees and Councils,” to provide for compensation for the members of the Environmental Justice Advisory Commission; and amending Section 21-3002, entitled “Environmental Justice Advisory Commission,” with respect to membership, timing, and reporting; all under certain terms and conditions. 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