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CITY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting

Philadelphia, PA · October 1, 2020

Agenda

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. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 1, 2020 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. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 1, 2020 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 City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 1, 2020 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. City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, October 1, 2020 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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