CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · June 11, 2020
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, June 11, 2020
PRESENT: 17 - Councilmembers Domb, Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones,
Council President Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill,
Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson and Thomas
Council met, a quorum being present.
A silent moment of prayer and reflection was observed and deemed appropriate.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL
of the meeting of June 4, 2020.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke,
Squilla, Johnson, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Domb, Jones, Quiñones Sánchez,
Thomas, Bass, Henon, Oh, Gym and Green, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Bill No. 200363: An Ordinance Amending Section 20-101 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Residence Requirements,” by restoring the requirement that no person shall be
appointed as an employee in the civil service, including but not limited to police officers,
unless he or she has been a bona fide resident of the City for at least one year prior to
appointment.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Johnson, Thomas, Parker, Jones, Squilla, Green, Quiñones
Sánchez, Domb, Gauthier, Brooks and Bass:
Bill No. 200364: An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
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“Contracts and Procurement,” by adding a new Chapter 17-2300, entitled “Public
Hearing Required Prior to Execution of a Labor Agreement with City Workers
Represented by the Fraternal Order Of Police With Respect To The Workers’ Terms
And Conditions Of Employment,” by establishing certain definitions; and requiring a
public hearing within thirty (30) days prior to the City entering into or amending a labor
agreement with City workers represented by the Fraternal Order of Police, all under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY.
Councilmember Henon Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Henon:
Bill No. 200365: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-2500 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Fire Suppression System Workers,” to provide for additional licensing
requirements for fire suppression system workers, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.
Councilmember Henon Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Henon:
Bill No. 200366: An Ordinance Amending Section 19-1303(4) of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New
Construction of Residential Properties,” by modifying the start date of certain changes
to tax abatements with respect to new residential construction, all under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Jones, Council
President Clarke, Quiñones Sánchez, Parker, Squilla, Domb, Johnson, Gauthier, Gilmore
Richardson and Green:
Bill No. 200367: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors
of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by
Council proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter relating to
the creation of the Citizens Police Oversight Commission; and authorizing the
appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special
election; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT.
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Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 200376: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council
Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings examining issues that arose
from the primary election mail-in ballot process, and recommendations for necessary
procedures to improve voter education and voter processes for the upcoming general
election, including potential funding and staffing needs of the Philadelphia City
Commissioners Office.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Resolution, Sponsored by
Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 200377: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia
Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Citizens Police Oversight
Commission, and to authorize City Council by ordinance to determine the composition,
powers, and duties of the Commission; and providing for the submission of the
amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmembers Johnson, Jones, Parker, Squilla, Gilmore Richardson, Henon, Gym, Domb,
Gauthier, Thomas and Green:
Bill No. 200368: An Ordinance Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Regulation of Individual Conduct and Activity,” by adding a new Chapter 10-2500,
entitled “Prohibited Physical Contact by Peace Officers,” to prevent unnecessary death
or injury via asphyxiation by prohibiting certain physical contact by peace officers, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 200378: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to
hold hearings to examine the community’s priorities on the collective bargaining process
for the Philadelphia Police Department.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council
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President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Bill No. 200369: An Ordinance Authorizing City Officials to file Articles of
Incorporation to establish a Non-Profit Corporation that shall be called The
Philadelphia Poverty Action Fund for the purpose of reducing poverty in Philadelphia.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Resolution No. 200379: Resolution Calling upon the City of Philadelphia to invest in
a Black stimulus package for our neighborhoods, to include $500 million in capital
investments for affordable housing and commercial corridors, in addition to operating
investments in a Poverty Action Fund for rent subsidy, basic income, benefits access,
and job training stipends; and further authorizing the Committee on Appropriations and
the Committee on Commerce and Economic Development to hold hearings to consider
the City’s Black stimulus.
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmembers Brooks, Gauthier, Johnson, Green, Gilmore Richardson, Thomas and Jones:
Bill No. 200370: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner, on
behalf of the City, to enter into a concession agreement with Bicycle Transit Systems,
Inc. for the operation, maintenance and expansion of a bicycle sharing system, an
essential service during the COVID-19 period, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT.
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmembers Brooks and Gym:
Bill No. 200371: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1100 of The Philadelphia
Code (“Personal Property Taxes”) to impose an annual tax on certain intangible
personal property, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmembers Brooks, Gym and Gauthier:
Bill No. 200372: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by providing for the termination of real estate tax
abatements for certain improvements to, or construction of, certain residential,
commercial, industrial or other business properties; all under certain terms and
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conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmember Gauthier:
Bill No. 200373: An Ordinance Authorizing Gojjo Incorporated (“Owner”) to install,
own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk café at 4536-40 Baltimore Avenue,
Philadelphia, PA 19143 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember O'Neill Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
O'Neill:
Bill No. 200374: An Ordinance Renaming and designating Chalfont Playground in
Northeast Philadelphia as the "Corporal Jimmy O’Connor Memorial Playground".
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL
AFFAIRS.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Squilla:
Bill No. 200375: An Ordinance Authorizing the overnight truck parking for the
commercial vehicle of Vincent Cappello, owner and operator of Vinny’s Fruit and
Produce, located in the right-of-way on the north side of Dickinson Street between 9th
and 10th Street, and excepting Mr. Cappello from certain provisions of Section 9-203
of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Street Vendors,” and certain provisions of Section
12-901 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Stopping, Standing or Parking Prohibited
at Certain Places,” all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Bill No. 200296: An Ordinance Constituting the Fifteenth Supplemental Ordinance to
the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the “1998 General
Ordinance”); authorizing the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the “City”) to sell,
either at public or private sale, one or more series of Gas Works Revenue Bonds and
Gas Works Revenue Bonds to refund such Bonds (the “Bonds”); to pay the costs of
certain capital projects and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit
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enhancement for any Series of the Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants
relating to Gas Works Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; and
authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds;
all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200296.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200297: An Ordinance Constituting the Twenty-Third Supplemental
Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance
of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or
more Series of tax-exempt or taxable Water and Wastewater Refunding Revenue
Bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit
enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for
such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates;
determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of
Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of
proceeds thereof and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such
Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of
interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater
Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200297.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200298: An Ordinance Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at
public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal
purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the
payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or
liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain
other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the
indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding
the election for obtaining such consent.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200298.
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THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200299, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the City Treasurer, on
behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Citizens Bank of
Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms
and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200299, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200300: An Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Budget
providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works
(including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints
and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets
for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200300.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200329: An Ordinance Approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual
Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $40,410,779 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and
Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200329.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200330: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of Planning and
Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block
Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program
and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain
grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent
and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the
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Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the
Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan
Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the
Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in
such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain
terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200330.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
AND THE HOMELESS
Bill No. 200294, as amended: An Ordinance Amending various sections of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship
during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for
an eviction diversion program, and making certain technical changes, all under certain
terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GAUTHIER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200294, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200295, as amended: An Ordinance Amending various sections of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship
during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for
temporary eviction relief, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms
and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GAUTHIER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200295, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200302, as amended: An Ordinance Amending various sections of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship
during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for
the temporary waiver of certain fees, and making certain technical changes, all under
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certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GAUTHIER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200302, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200304, as amended: An Ordinance Amending various sections of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship
during the Coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for relief
to tenants who have been illegally locked out of their residences and making certain
technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GAUTHIER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200304, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200305, as amended: An Ordinance Amending various sections of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship
during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for
payment agreements for tenants with a certified financial hardship related to
COVID-19, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GAUTHIER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200305, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR
BILLS ON FIRST READING
Bill No. 200296: An Ordinance Constituting the Fifteenth Supplemental Ordinance to
the General Gas Works Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1998 (the “1998 General
Ordinance”); authorizing the City of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (the “City”) to sell,
either at public or private sale, one or more series of Gas Works Revenue Bonds and
Gas Works Revenue Bonds to refund such Bonds (the “Bonds”); to pay the costs of
certain capital projects and other Project Costs; authorizing the City to obtain credit
enhancement for any Series of the Bonds; making certain determinations and covenants
relating to Gas Works Revenues and the payment of interest and principal; and
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authorizing covenants and actions in order that the Bonds shall not be arbitrage bonds;
all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200297: An Ordinance Constituting the Twenty-Third Supplemental
Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance
of 1989, as supplemented; authorizing the Bond Committee to issue and sell one or
more Series of tax-exempt or taxable Water and Wastewater Refunding Revenue
Bonds and revenue refunding bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit
enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any combination of the foregoing) for
such Bonds; providing that such Bonds shall bear interest at fixed or variable rates;
determining the sufficiency of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of
Finance to take certain actions with regard to the sale of such Bonds, the investment of
proceeds thereof and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such
Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of
interest and principal; and supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater
Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200298: An Ordinance Authorizing the Bond Committee to sell bonds at
public or private negotiated sale, to provide funds toward various capital municipal
purposes; providing for appropriations to the Sinking Fund Commission for the
payment of such bonds; authorizing agreements to provide credit or payment or
liquidity sources for the bonds in connection with issuance of the bonds, and certain
other actions; providing for obtaining the consent of the electors to increasing the
indebtedness of the City; and fixing a day and providing for arrangements for holding
the election for obtaining such consent.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200299, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the City Treasurer, on
behalf of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Citizens Bank of
Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200300: An Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Budget
providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works
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(including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints
and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets
for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200329: An Ordinance Approving a Substantial Amendment to the Annual
Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $40,410,779 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and
Economic Security Act (CARES) funding, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200330: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of Planning and
Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block
Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program
and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain
grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent
and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the
Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the
Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan
Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the
Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in
such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain
terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200294, as amended: An Ordinance Amending various sections of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship
during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for
an eviction diversion program, and making certain technical changes, all under certain
terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200295, as amended: An Ordinance Amending various sections of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship
during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for
temporary eviction relief, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms
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and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200302, as amended: An Ordinance Amending various sections of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship
during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for
the temporary waiver of certain fees, and making certain technical changes, all under
certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200304, as amended: An Ordinance Amending various sections of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship
during the Coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for relief
to tenants who have been illegally locked out of their residences and making certain
technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200305, as amended: An Ordinance Amending various sections of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to the landlord and tenant relationship
during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic and otherwise, including providing for
payment agreements for tenants with a certified financial hardship related to
COVID-19, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following persons provided public comment on June 11, 2020:
Name and Comment Subject
There were no Comments offered on June 11, 2020
See Notes of Testimony for full comment.
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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
Resolution No. 200356: Resolution Encouraging the City of Philadelphia to support
local business and shorten the supply chain by locally sourcing COVID-19 related
equipment, supplies, and services from local businesses and suppliers in response to
the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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Resolution No. 200376: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia City Council
Committee on Legislative Oversight to hold public hearings examining issues that arose
from the primary election mail-in ballot process, and recommendations for necessary
procedures to improve voter education and voter processes for the upcoming general
election, including potential funding and staffing needs of the Philadelphia City
Commissioners Office.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200378: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Safety to
hold hearings to examine the community’s priorities on the collective bargaining process
for the Philadelphia Police Department.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
SPEECHES
COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, June 11, 2020
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
200261
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Squilla and Green
Resolution encouraging the National Committee of the Young Democrats of America to hold their
2021 Biennial Convention in the City of Philadelphia.
200262
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1421 Letterly Street located in the
Fifth Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 and Chapter 16-404 of
The Philadelphia Code.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 11, 2020
200356
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution encouraging the City of Philadelphia to support local business and shorten the supply chain
by locally sourcing COVID-19 related equipment, supplies, and services from local businesses and
suppliers in response to the COVID-19 pandemic emergency.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
200145
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the vacating of Charles Street (also known as Markle Street), between
Manayunk Avenue and Dexter Street, under certain terms and conditions.
200146
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 190450) approved July 17, 2019,
entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 15-S
by placing on the City Plan Alter Street from Seventeenth Street to Eighteenth Street in order to
conform more closely with existing conditions, under certain terms and conditions,” by revising the
terms and conditions stated therein and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.
200148
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 359 by
relocating the southwesterly houseline of Byberry Road approximately two feet southwestwardly
between a point approximately four-hundred one feet northwest of The Roosevelt Boulevard to a
point approximately five-hundred fifty feet further northwestwardly therefrom, thereby widening said
Byberry Road between such points, all under certain terms and conditions, including the dedication to
the City of the bed of the widened portion of Byberry Road being placed on the City Plan.
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CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, June 11, 2020
200116
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance
Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish
requirements for managers of certain buildings pertaining to identification of occupants to better assist
responders during emergency situations; all under certain terms and conditions.
200147
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Gilmore Richardson and Gym
An Ordinance amending Subcode F of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia
Fire Code,” to establish limitations on the use of hydrogen fluoride and hydrofluoric acid, under
certain terms and conditions.
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.
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