CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · October 1, 2020
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, October 1, 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
200491
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
Resolution calling on the Kenney administration to develop a plan to be more inclusive of City Council
when creating and implementing emergency public safety measures and restrictions.
200501
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution honoring and recognizing David T. Jones for his accomplishments and numerous
contributions to the City of Philadelphia on the occasion of his departure from the Department of
Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, and congratulating him on his new position as
Director of the Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery for the State of Illinois
Department of Human Services.
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200502
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Bennie Swans, founding president of Philadelphia's
nationally acclaimed Crisis Intervention Network.
200503
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution declaring September 15, 2020 through October 15, 2020 as Hispanic Heritage Month
throughout the City of Philadelphia to honor the role that Latinos have played and continue to play in
the economic, cultural, and social development of our City and nation.
200504
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb
Resolution honoring Richard M. Englert upon his retirement as Temple University’s President and his
contributions to Temple and Philadelphia.
200505
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb
Resolution honoring the life and legacy of United States Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
for her instrumental legal career, service to the United States of America, and her relentless work to
challenge gender discrimination and ensure equal protections for all Americans.
200506
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution honoring and congratulating The Mathematics, Civics and Sciences Charter School Boys
Basketball team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 24-5 record in the Philadelphia
Public League boys basketball championships.
200507
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution authorizing the creation of the Philadelphia Arts and Culture Task Force.
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200508
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the
Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic
District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
200509
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia
Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of
ground with the buildings and improvements thereon, situate in the First Councilmanic District of the
City of Philadelphia pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code.
200510
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution recognizing and honoring Boys’ Latin of Philadelphia charter school, Drexel University,
and The Center for Black Educator Development for the launch of the Boys’ Latin Teaching
Fellowship, a partnership that seeks to create a pipeline of male teachers of color in Philadelphia.
200511
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
Resolution honoring and recognizing the life and legacy of Malik Aziz for his towering achievements as
a civic leader, trailblazer, and champion for returning citizens in Philadelphia.
200512
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
Resolution recognizing and honoring WHO?MAG Distribution and founder Rob Schwartz on the
occasion of its 10-year Anniversary in music distribution.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
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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.
200018
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Squilla, Council President Clarke and Johnson
An Ordinance amending Title 21 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Miscellaneous,” by adding a
new Chapter 21-3200, entitled “Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts,” to
establish uniform procedures for the filing of objections by affected property owners against the
formation of Business Improvement Districts and Special Services Districts, all under certain terms
and conditions.
200094
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise
certain provisions of Section 14-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Overlay Zoning Districts," by
modifying the /CTR, Center City Overlay District, Society Hill Area to create additional standards
concerning height, parking, signs, and special reviews, and making related changes, all under certain
terms and conditions.
200095
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
areas of land located within an area bounded by Walnut Street, Front Street, South Street, and 8th
Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
200144
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain
portions of land located within an area bounded by Oxford Street, 19th Street, Poplar Street and
27th Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
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200160
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance amending Section 14-203 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Definitions,” by adding a
definition for “Site Clearing,” further amending Section 14-704, entitled “Open Space and Natural
Resources,” by making technical changes to regulations regarding development on steep slopes, and
amending Title 4 Subcode “A” of the Philadelphia Building Code, all under certain terms and
conditions.
200161
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 Main Street, Ridge Avenue, Wissahickon Creek, the
Schuylkill River, and Osborn Street (extended).
200260
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Title 4, Subcode “A” of the Philadelphia Building Code, to revise certain
provisions of Chapter 3, Permits, and amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning
and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-300, entitled “Administration and
Procedures,” by amending the terms and conditions of Administrative Review; all under certain terms
and conditions.
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