CITY COUNCIL

JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Thursday, October 22, 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 was observed. COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL of the meeting of October 15, 2020 THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. COMMUNICATIONS Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Penrose Ferry Road from Penrose Avenue to its terminus northeastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various public utility purposes within the lines of Penrose Ferry Road being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way being reserved, under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 200586) THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED. INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Bill No. 200571: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by Diamond Street, 11th Street, Norris Street, and Marvine Street. City of Philadelphia -1-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker: Bill No. 200572: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of E. Godfrey Avenue from Tabor Avenue to Whitaker Avenue. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym: Resolution No. 200579: Resolution Honoring and Commending Richard M. Gordon, IV for being named the 2021 National Principal of the Year by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and for his exemplary leadership as the head of Paul Robeson High School for Human Services. Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym: Resolution No. 200580: Resolution Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to adopt House Bill 526, ending the use of taxpayer funds to pay for cyber charter education when local school districts offer their own full-time cyber school programs. Councilmember Henon Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Henon: Bill No. 200573: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by clarifying definitions and process regarding qualification for certain tax abatements based on tax delinquency, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE. Councilmember Henon Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers Henon, Bass and Gym: Bill No. 200574: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code to address matters related to commercial leases and provide eviction and financial relief to restaurant businesses that operate on leased premises, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. City of Philadelphia -2-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Bill No. 200575: An Ordinance Authorizing an encroachment in the nature of a pedestrian staircase to directly access Green Lane Bridge in the vicinity of 1 Leverington Avenue, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Bill No. 200576: An Ordinance Amending Section 14-513 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” by revising and clarifying certain provisions, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones: Bill No. 200577: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-200, entitled “Definitions” and Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the provisions of the /WWO Wissahickon Watershed Overlay; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES. Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson: Bill No. 200578: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 46-S by striking from the City Plan and vacating Penrose Ferry Road from Penrose Avenue to its terminus northeastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for various public utility purposes within the lines of Penrose Ferry Road being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way being reserved, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES. Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar City of Philadelphia -3-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks: Resolution No. 200581: Resolution Affirming all Philadelphians’ First Amendment rights to protest and peaceful assembly, particularly in response to the upcoming presidential election. Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Domb: Resolution No. 200582: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Department of Licenses and Inspections Commissioner David Perri on his retirement from the City of Philadelphia and recognizing his exceptional leadership and accomplishments over a distinguished career in public service. Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas: Resolution No. 200583: Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Frankford High School Baseball team, on their successful 2019 season and conference 11-3 record in the Philadelphia Public League. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh: Resolution No. 200584: Resolution Recognizing October 2020 as Filipino American History Month in the City of Philadelphia. Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh: Resolution No. 200585: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the Russian-language newspaper, “Philadelphia News,” on the occasion of its 25th Anniversary in print media. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES COMMITTEE ON RULES THE WAS READ AND FILED. Bill No. 200389: An Ordinance Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford City of Philadelphia -4-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Avenue and for which the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200389. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200417, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” and Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by adding disclosure requirements with respect to certain applications, permits, and notices, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200417, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. COMMITTEE ON LAW AND GOVERNMENT Bill No. 200159: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to clarify and amend applicable procedures pertaining to the Fair Housing Commission, and to provide for the adoption of regulations; all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200159. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200252: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia City of Philadelphia -5-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to clarify that unlawful discrimination includes discrimination based on characteristics, such as hair texture and hairstyles; all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200252. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES Bill No. 200093: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 3rd street and Fairmount avenue; Wildey street and Marlborough street; George street and N. 2nd street; Salmon street and Columbia avenue; Montgomery avenue and Wildey street; Orianna street and George street. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200093. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200158: An Ordinance Authorizing Alterra Properties (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp and steps at 1401-15 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200158. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200162: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a buffered bicycle lane on Spruce Street, from 2nd Street to 22nd Street and on Pine Street, from Front Street to 18th Street; all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200162. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia -6-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200163, as amended: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking regulations on Belfield Avenue between North 20th Street and Wister Street, and Ogontz Avenue between West Somerville Avenue and Lindley Avenue. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200163, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200179: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location on Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200179. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200185, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the vicinity of Passyunk Avenue, from 61st Street to Essington Avenue and Essington Avenue, from Passyunk Avenue to Bartram Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200185, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200186: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the Third Council District in the vicinity of South 49th Street, from Paschall Avenue to Grays Avenue; Grays Avenue, from 49th Street to Lindbergh Boulevard; and Lindbergh Boulevard, from Grays Avenue to Elmwood Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200186. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia -7-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200187: An Ordinance Establishing a no parking regulation on the east side of North 31st Street, between Jefferson Street and West Thompson Street. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200187. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200209: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Green street and N. 11th street; N. 13th street and Mount Vernon street; Allen street and Germantown avenue; Wallace street and N. 12th street; Lawrence street and Poplar street; Brandywine street and N. 10th street; Berks street and Girard avenue. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200209. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200210: An Ordinance Authorizing Walnut Street Theater Corporation (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed building overhang encroachment at 815-23 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200210. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200211, as amended: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking regulations on 5800 Musgrave Street. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200259: An Ordinance Authorizing the construction, installation, ownership, use and maintenance of an open-air sidewalk café at 901-25 North Delaware Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200259. City of Philadelphia -8-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200373, as amended: 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. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200373, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200388, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing RPG Hamilton, LLC c/o Radnor Property Group, LLC (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain both existing and proposed pedestrian-scale street lights at 440 North 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200388, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200415: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Tolbut Street, from Torresdale Avenue eastbound to the end of the roadway. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200415. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200422: An Ordinance Authorizing the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation a.k.a. PCDC (“Owner”) to own and maintain a pedestrian plaza, along the west median of the 10th Street and Vine Street intersection on the structure carrying traffic above Interstate 676 in Philadelphia, PA 19107 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200422. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. City of Philadelphia -9-  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Bill No. 200423, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing Keystone Property Group (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 100 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200423, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200481, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the Churchview Commons Condominium Association (“Owner”) to own and maintain street lighting Encroachments along the One Hundred (100) Block of Church Street in the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200481, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200495: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of Ludlow Street, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200495. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200496: An Ordinance Amending Section 11-104 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Curb Cuts,” to define curb cut and add prohibitions on curb cuts in order to facilitate the construction of transit platforms, under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200496. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200497: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 200351, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently City of Philadelphia - 10 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA licensed sidewalk café operations,” to extend the date Bill No. 200351 will remain in effect, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200497. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200498: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 200352, entitled “An Ordinance amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ‘General Provisions,’ to authorize the Streets Department to permit closure of the public right-of-way,” to extend the date Bill No. 200352 will remain in effect, all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200498. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200499, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing Mark Capriotti (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk café at 310 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200499, AS AMENDED. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200500: An Ordinance Removing existing parking meters and regulations, as well as establishing an “Authorized Vehicles Only” regulation in front of 7306 Castor Avenue and both sides of the 7300 block of Elgin Street. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200500. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200517: An Ordinance Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180692) approved on October 31, 2018, entitled “An Ordinance legalizing an existing wood deck and ramp encroachment at 1338-1344 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period of compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. City of Philadelphia - 11 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200517. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY Bill No. 200538: An Ordinance Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code to create a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled “Less Lethal Devices,” to regulate the use of less lethal devices in specific situations; all under certain terms and conditions. COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200538. THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR. SPECIAL BUSINESS Bill No. 200094: 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. THE BILL WAS READ. CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR BILLS ON FIRST READING Bill No. 200389: An Ordinance Continuing the Mayfair Business Improvement District beyond its termination date, in an area that generally includes both sides of Frankford Avenue from the north side of Harbison Avenue to the south side of Sheffield Street and certain blocks of streets that intersect that portion of Frankford Avenue and for which the Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc., a Pennsylvania nonprofit corporation, is the Neighborhood Improvement District Management Association for the District; approving a plan for the District, including a list of proposed improvements and their estimated cost, and providing for assessment fees to be levied on property owners within the District; authorizing the Director of City of Philadelphia - 12 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Commerce, on behalf of the City, to execute an agreement with Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. relating to the District; and authorizing Mayfair Business Improvement District, Inc. to assess property owners within the District a special property assessment fee to be used in accordance with the approved plan; all in accordance with the provisions of the Community and Economic Improvement Act, and under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200417, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” and Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Planning,” by adding disclosure requirements with respect to certain applications, permits, and notices, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200159: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to clarify and amend applicable procedures pertaining to the Fair Housing Commission, and to provide for the adoption of regulations; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200252: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to clarify that unlawful discrimination includes discrimination based on characteristics, such as hair texture and hairstyles; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200093: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N. 3rd street and Fairmount avenue; Wildey street and Marlborough street; George street and N. 2nd street; Salmon street and Columbia avenue; Montgomery avenue and Wildey street; Orianna street and George street. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200158: An Ordinance Authorizing Alterra Properties (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp and steps at 1401-15 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19102 (“Property”), all under certain terms and City of Philadelphia - 13 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200162: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a buffered bicycle lane on Spruce Street, from 2nd Street to 22nd Street and on Pine Street, from Front Street to 18th Street; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200163, as amended: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking regulations on Belfield Avenue between North 20th Street and Wister Street, and Ogontz Avenue between West Somerville Avenue and Lindley Avenue. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200179: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location on Ogontz Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200185, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the vicinity of Passyunk Avenue, from 61st Street to Essington Avenue and Essington Avenue, from Passyunk Avenue to Bartram Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200186: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize bicycle lanes in the Third Council District in the vicinity of South 49th Street, from Paschall Avenue to Grays Avenue; Grays Avenue, from 49th Street to Lindbergh Boulevard; and Lindbergh Boulevard, from Grays Avenue to Elmwood Avenue; and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits; all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200187: An Ordinance Establishing a no parking regulation on the east side of North 31st Street, between Jefferson Street and West Thompson Street. City of Philadelphia - 14 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200209: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Green street and N. 11th street; N. 13th street and Mount Vernon street; Allen street and Germantown avenue; Wallace street and N. 12th street; Lawrence street and Poplar street; Brandywine street and N. 10th street; Berks street and Girard avenue. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200210: An Ordinance Authorizing Walnut Street Theater Corporation (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed building overhang encroachment at 815-23 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200211, as amended: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking regulations on 5800 Musgrave Street. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200259: An Ordinance Authorizing the construction, installation, ownership, use and maintenance of an open-air sidewalk café at 901-25 North Delaware Avenue, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200373, as amended: 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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200388, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing RPG Hamilton, LLC c/o Radnor Property Group, LLC (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain both existing and proposed pedestrian-scale street lights at 440 North 15th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19130 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200415: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both City of Philadelphia - 15 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA sides of Tolbut Street, from Torresdale Avenue eastbound to the end of the roadway. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200422: An Ordinance Authorizing the Philadelphia Chinatown Development Corporation a.k.a. PCDC (“Owner”) to own and maintain a pedestrian plaza, along the west median of the 10th Street and Vine Street intersection on the structure carrying traffic above Interstate 676 in Philadelphia, PA 19107 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200423, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing Keystone Property Group (“Owner”) to construct, own, and maintain a proposed exterior building ramp at 100 South Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, PA 19106 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200481, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the Churchview Commons Condominium Association (“Owner”) to own and maintain street lighting Encroachments along the One Hundred (100) Block of Church Street in the City of Philadelphia, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200495: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on certain portions of Ludlow Street, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200496: An Ordinance Amending Section 11-104 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Curb Cuts,” to define curb cut and add prohibitions on curb cuts in order to facilitate the construction of transit platforms, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200497: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 200351, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the operation of sidewalk cafes during the COVID-19 emergency until December 31, 2020 in areas of the City where such activity currently must be otherwise authorized by special ordinance, and allowing expanded activity by currently licensed sidewalk café operations,” to extend the date Bill No. 200351 will remain in effect, all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia - 16 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200498: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 200352, entitled “An Ordinance amending Chapter 11-100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled ‘General Provisions,’ to authorize the Streets Department to permit closure of the public right-of-way,” to extend the date Bill No. 200352 will remain in effect, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200499, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing Mark Capriotti (“Owner”) to install, own, and maintain a proposed sidewalk café at 310 West Master Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122 (“Property”), all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200500: An Ordinance Removing existing parking meters and regulations, as well as establishing an “Authorized Vehicles Only” regulation in front of 7306 Castor Avenue and both sides of the 7300 block of Elgin Street. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200517: An Ordinance Amending Section 5 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 180692) approved on October 31, 2018, entitled “An Ordinance legalizing an existing wood deck and ramp encroachment at 1338-1344 Rising Sun Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19140 (“Property”), under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period of compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR. Bill No. 200538: An Ordinance Amending Title 10 of The Philadelphia Code to create a new Chapter 10-2500, entitled “Less Lethal Devices,” to regulate the use of less lethal devices in specific situations; 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 October 22, 2020: Name and Comment Subject City of Philadelphia - 17 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Larry Spector (200094) Ben She (200094) Mary Purcell (200094) See Notes of Testimony for full comment. 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 City of Philadelphia - 18 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA Resolution No. 200564: Resolution Honoring and recognizing the life and legacy of Alexander R. Horanzy for his heroic service and impact on Philadelphia and the United States of America. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. Resolution No. 200566: Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Central High School Softball team, on their successful 2019 season and overall 10-1 record in the Philadelphia Public League. THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED. BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE Bill No. 200392, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 10-403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Prohibited Conduct,” by prohibiting the use of consumer fireworks and providing certain penalties, under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 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 Nays: 0 SPECIAL BUSINESS Bill No. 200094: 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. THE BILL WAS READ. THE BILL WAS RECONSIDERED. Bill No. 200094: 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 City of Philadelphia - 19 -  JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA height, parking, signs, and special reviews, and making related changes, all under certain terms and conditions. THE BILL WAS VETO OVERRIDDEN. The Ayes and Nays were as follows: Ayes: 13 Councilmembers Domb, Green, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill and Gilmore Richardson Nays: 4 Councilmembers Gym, Brooks, Gauthier and Thomas SPEECHES COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ADJOURN THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO. City of Philadelphia - 20 -