CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · November 12, 2020
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, November 12, 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 me a quorum being present.
A silent moment of prayer was observed.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL
of the meeting of October 29, 2020.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:
November 1, 2020
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PHILADELPHIA:
Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today
transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the
following bills:
200259
200416
200417 (Not recommended for approval.)
200418
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200423
200480 (Not recommended for approval.)
200481
200499
200516 (Not recommended for approval.)
200537
200539
200542
200543
200417 (45 Days requested.)
200422
200423 (45 Days requested.)
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES F. KENNEY
Mayor
(File No. 200641)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 200392, which was passed by
Council on October 22, 2020, was signed by the Mayor on November 10, 2020. (File
No. 200642)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill Nos. 200158, 200159, 200163,
200179, 200185, 200186, 200187, 200209, 200210, 200211, 200252, 200259,
200373, 200388, 200415, 200422, 200423, 200495, 200496, 200499, 200500,
and 200517, which were passed by Council on October 29, 2020, were signed by the
Mayor on November 10, 2020. (File No. 200643)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
November 10, 2020
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TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE
COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA:
I am hereby returning with my signature Bill No. 200538, which was passed by
Council at its session on October 29, 2020. This bill requires that the Police
Department have a written policy prohibiting officers from using “less lethal force,” such
as tear gas and rubber bullets, against individuals lawfully exercising their First
Amendment rights. The Law Department identified a potential legal issue regarding
enforceability of the bill due to the separation of powers. The Home Rule Charter
vests all executive powers in the Mayor, and therefore City Council has no authority to
direct the manner in which the Police Department carries out its duties. However, this
issue is moot due to my Administration’s long-standing agreement with such a policy.
That is why the Police Department’s policy already prohibits the use of force on
individuals engaged in peaceful, constitutionally protected First Amendment activities,
even if a protestor passively resists Police commands. To emphasize and clarify any
ambiguities, the Department is expected to update its written policies, which will then
align even more closely with this bill. I would be remiss, however, if I did not reiterate
the distinction between Constitutionally protected activity, on the one hand, and
unlawful destruction of property or violence, on the other, which Commissioner Outlaw
explained in her testimony before the Committee on Public Safety. Once that line is
crossed, the bill’s prohibition does not apply. In those instances, the Police
Department will use whatever means at their disposal, consistent with department
policy and proportional to the threat posed, in order to neutralize such situations.
For these reasons, I am returning with my signature, Bill No. 200538.
Respectfully,
JAMES F. KENNEY
Mayor (File No. 200644)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
November 10, 2020
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PHILADELPHIA:
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I am hereby returning without my signature Bill No. 200417, which was passed by
Council at its session on October 29, 2020. This bill requires a permit applicant that is
not a person (e.g. an LLC) to provide the full names and addresses of the entity’s
responsible officers and principal beneficial owners. This information would be listed in
the application, Registered Community Organization notification letter, Zoning Board of
Adjustment (ZBA) poster, posted permit, and work site signage. As the Philadelphia
City Planning Commission and Licenses & Inspections (L&I) explained to not only the
bill sponsor, but also at the Committee hearing, this proposed change is significant.
Upgrades to eCLIPSE, L&I’s permitting system, come at a substantial cost, while the
bill will generate no additional revenue. Furthermore, it will take time for eCLIPSE to
be updated to allow for proper intake and distribution of the new information. Despite
this, my administration’s request to delay implementation until eCLIPSE can be
updated, and its explanation for such request, went ignored. As is, the bill leaves the
ZBA poster as the applicant's responsibility, which could cause compliance issues.
For these reasons, I am returning without my signature, Bill No. 200417.
Respectfully,
JAMES F. KENNEY
Mayor (File No. 200645)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021
from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and
commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards
and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards
and commissions, the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, and the Housing Trust Fund, certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Residual Fund, certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain
or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Community Development
Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the
Housing Trust Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
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(File No. 200646)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2020
from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and
commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions, and the Water Fund from certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Water Fund from certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions. (File No. 200647)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Bill No. 200285 (Approved June 26, 2020),
entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2021-2026
inclusive. (File No. 200648)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance amending Bill No. 200286 (Approved June 26, 2020),
entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget. (File No. 200649)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of
City Plan No. 238 by relocating the southeasterly houseline and curbline of Christopher
Columbus Boulevard, from Washington Avenue to Christian Street, thereby creating a
more uniform right-of-way width and continuous footway area for said Christopher
Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Christian Street, placing on the City
Plan an irregularly-shaped area at the terminus of said Washington Avenue, east of
Christopher Columbus Boulevard, reserving and placing on the City Plan a
right-of-way for various utility purposes within the portion of Christopher Columbus
Boulevard being stricken, and plotting upon the City Plan a right of way for drainage
purposes extending from the said terminus of Washington Avenue to the Delaware
River, all under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 200650)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance approving a Second Substantial Amendment to the Annual
Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $11,311,404 in Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and
Economic Security Act funding, all under certain terms and conditions. (File No.
200651)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
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Transmitting an ordinance authorizing an initial 10-year conversion of the current Term
with up-to two 5-year Renewal Terms for a Lease Agreement the City has entered into
with the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for operating, managing and maintaining the
John F. Byrne Golf Course, all under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 200652)
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. 200613: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning” by creating a new Strawberry Mansion /NCO bounded by
Lehigh Avenue, 29th Street, Sedgley Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, Conrail
Right-Of-Way, Oxford Street, and 33rd Street, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmembers Parker, Gilmore Richardson, Bass, Quiñones Sánchez, Johnson, Brooks, Gym,
Thomas and Domb:
Bill No. 200614: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-1130 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Unlawful Credit Screening Practices in Employment,” by revising conditions
on the use of credit information for adverse employment actions, under certain terms
and conditions.
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, Bass, Gym, Quiñones Sánchez, Squilla and Thomas:
Bill No. 200615: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” by adding new sections to create a searchable
database of mural arts in the City, adding notice requirements, comment period, review
and recommendations by Mural Arts Philadelphia, and other related duties prior to
issuance of a building permit for a mural arts building, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
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Resolution No. 200629: Resolution Recognizing November 8 through November 14,
2020 as National Apprenticeship Week and honoring ApprenticeshipPHL and the
District 1199c Training and Upgrading Fund for its continued commitment to providing
job skills, training, and opportunity to all Philadelphians.
Councilmember Gym Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers
Gym, Brooks and Gauthier:
Bill No. 200616: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the landlord and tenant
relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic, including but not limited to
periods of applicability of various provisions, such as the applicable period of the
eviction diversion program, and time frames applicable to qualification for certain
provisions, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOOD
DEVELOPMENT AND THE HOMELESS.
Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym:
Resolution No. 200630: Resolution Authorizing the Committees on Children and
Youth and Education to conduct joint hearings on protocols and decision-making
processes in place to protect the health and safety of young people as the School
District of Philadelphia navigates a return to in-person learning during the COVID-19
pandemic and the City’s role in bridging the digital divide for children and families in the
2020-2021 school year.
Councilmember Henon Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Henon:
Bill No. 200617: An Ordinance Authorizing an initial 10-year conversion of the
current Term with up-to two 5- year Renewal Terms for a Lease Agreement the City
has entered into with the First Tee of Greater Philadelphia for operating, managing and
maintaining the John F Byrne Golf Course, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PARKS, RECREATION AND CULTURAL
AFFAIRS.
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers
Henon and Bass:
Bill No. 200618: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-4200 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Donation Bins,” to modify the locations at which donation bins shall be
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permitted; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LICENSES AND INSPECTIONS.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 200631: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia City
Commissioners and the hard-working members of their staff for their around the clock
work during the 2020 General Election, and for ensuring that every vote cast in
Philadelphia was counted.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER JONES - RESOLUTION NO. 200631 - (SEE NOTES OF
TESTIMONY)
Resolution No. 200632: Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Ronald R.
Donatucci, Sr., a dedicated public servant and renowned political leader.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON - RESOLUTION NO. 200632 - (SEE NOTES OF
TESTIMONY).
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmember Johnson:
Bill No. 200619: An Ordinance Authorizing the Chief Executive Officer of
Philadelphia International Airport, the Director of Commerce, the Commissioner of
Public Property, the Streets Commissioner and the Water Commissioner, or any or all
of them, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a nonexclusive license
agreement with the owner of 6900 Essington Avenue, 6902 Essington Avenue and
6904 Essington Avenue, to allow for the continued use of a utility corridor and related
improvements through property owned by the City of Philadelphia bounded
approximately by the southern boundary of 6900 Essington Avenue and continuing to
the northern boundary of the Fort Mifflin Terminal Complex on Hog Island Road in
Philadelphia and Delaware counties, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council
President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Bill No. 200620: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year
2021 from the General Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and
commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards
and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards
and commissions, the Community Development Fund, certain or all City offices,
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departments, boards and commissions, and the Housing Trust Fund, certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund, certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Water Residual Fund, certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Aviation Fund, certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund, certain
or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, the Community Development
Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the
Housing Trust Fund, certain or all City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council
President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Bill No. 200621: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year
2020 from the General Fund from certain or all City offices, departments, boards and
commissions, the Grants Revenue Fund from certain or all City offices, departments,
boards and commissions, and the Water Fund from certain or all City offices,
departments, boards and commissions, to the General Fund to certain or all City
offices, departments, boards and commissions, and the Water Fund from certain or all
City offices, departments, boards and commissions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council
President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Bill No. 200622: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 200285 (Approved June 26,
2020), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years
2021-2026 inclusive.”
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council
President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Bill No. 200623: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 200286 (Approved June 26,
2020), entitled “An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2021 Capital Budget.”
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON APPROPRIATIONS.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
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Resolution No. 200633: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1615 N. 6th Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke,
Sponsored by Councilmember Green:
Bill No. 200624: An Ordinance Approving a Second Substantial Amendment to the
Annual Action Plan 2019-2020 to add $11,311,404 in Federal Coronavirus Aid,
Relief and Economic Security Act funding, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE.
Councilmember Green Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers
Green and Jones:
Bill No. 200625: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter 9-4700,
to prohibit employers from requiring prospective employees to undergo testing for the
presence of marijuana as a condition of employment, under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND CIVIL SERVICE.
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:
Resolution No. 200634: Resolution Honoring Kindred Arts and Little Giant Creative
on the occasion of Monumental Tour’s public art exhibit in the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Domb:
Resolution No. 200635: Resolution Authorizing the Fiscal Stability and
Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold ongoing hearings regarding the City of
Philadelphia’s Coronavirus Recovery Plan including, but not limited to, ongoing
applications for, and receipt of all recovery dollars, spending plans, and decision
making around the recovery process and its impact on the City of Philadelphia’s
FY2021 budget and Five-Year plan.
Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Domb:
Resolution No. 200636: Resolution Authorizing City Council’s Fiscal Stability and
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Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee to hold hearings investigating and seeking
solutions for problems with the OnePhilly system in light of ongoing issues and
inefficiencies which are compromising the City’s basic functions and public trust.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 200637: Resolution Proclaiming November 15-22, 2020, as
National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week in Philadelphia and honoring
organizations, advocates, and City workers for their work supporting Philadelphia’s
most vulnerable.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBER GAUTHIER - RESOLUTION NO. 200637 - (SEE NOTES OF
TESTIMONY).
Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:
Resolution No. 200638: Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Franklin Towne
Charter Girls Soccer team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 16-0-1
record in the Philadelphia Public League.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Squilla:
Bill No. 200626: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 238 by relocating the southeasterly houseline and curbline of
Christopher Columbus Boulevard, from Washington Avenue to Christian Street,
thereby creating a more uniform right-of-way width and continuous footway area for
said Christopher Columbus Boulevard from Washington Avenue to Christian Street,
placing on the City Plan an irregularly-shaped area at the terminus of said Washington
Avenue, east of Christopher Columbus Boulevard, reserving and placing on the City
Plan a right-of-way for various utility purposes within the portion of Christopher
Columbus Boulevard being stricken, and plotting upon the City Plan a right-of-way for
drainage purposes extending from the said terminus of Washington Avenue to the
Delaware River, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Squilla:
Bill No. 200627: An Ordinance Authorizing ARD 1105 Walnut LLC or a subsequent
owner to install, own and maintain various encroachments at 1101-07 Walnut Street &
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138-140 11th Street, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Squilla:
Bill No. 200628: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” by revising and clarifying certain provisions and making
technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:
Resolution No. 200639: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and
Human Services to hold hearings examining the state of breast cancer incidence and
mortality in Philadelphia; the impact of the closure of the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia
chapter, particularly on women of color; and other resources and organizations
available to help the City prioritize breast cancer control initiatives in Philadelphia.
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:
Resolution No. 200640: Resolution Calling on the United States House of
Representatives and the United States Senate to hold hearings on voter suppression
and voter intimidation during the 2020 United States presidential election.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBERS BASS AND JOHNSON - RESOLUTION NO. 200640 - (SEE
NOTES OF TESTIMONY).
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Bill No. 200387: An Ordinance Amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new
Section, entitled “Good Parking Jobs for Philadelphia Review Committee,” to provide
for the creation of an advisory body to consider the quality of jobs and opportunities
for workers in the parking industry and the potential to make adjustments to the
Parking Tax, including with respect to the goal of reducing the parking tax to seventeen
percent by July 1, 2022, based on a review of working conditions in the parking
industry, and to provide reports related thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
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PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200387.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200599: An Ordinance Constituting the Twenty-Fifth 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 or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue
bonds and revenue refunding bonds, some or all of which may be used for the
implementation of a revolving commercial paper program for the System; authorizing
agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any
combination of the foregoing) for such Obligations; providing that such Obligations shall
bear interest at fixed or variable rates; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain
action with regard to the terms and conditions of the water and wastewater revenue
bonds or notes and related agreements and the elections under the Restated General
Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; determining the sufficiency
of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain
actions with regard to the sale of such Obligations, the investment of proceeds thereof
and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Obligations; setting
forth the use of proceeds of such Obligations; covenanting the payment of interest and
principal; supplementing and amending the Restated General Water and Wastewater
Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First
Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Restated General Water and Wastewater
Revenue Bond Ordinance.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200599.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200600: An Ordinance Constituting the Twenty-Fourth 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 or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater 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
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Bonds; setting forth the use of proceeds of such Bonds; covenanting the payment of
interest and principal; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater
Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First
Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Restated General Water and Wastewater
Revenue Bond Ordinance.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200600.
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. 200182, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To
Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement
systems at the intersection of 52nd and Lancaster 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. 200182, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200254: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both
sides of Milnor Street, from Bleigh Avenue to New State Road.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200254.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200537: An Ordinance Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No.
180560) approved July 10, 2018, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of
lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and
vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod
Street, under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance
with the terms and conditions stated therein.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200537.
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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. 200539: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 299 by striking from the City Plan Parker Avenue from a
point approximately one-hundred fifty-six feet southwest of Matthias Street to its
terminus southwestwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a
right-of-way for various utility purposes within a portion of Parker Avenue being
stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way,
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. 200539.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200561, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To
Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement
systems at the intersection of 31st & Spring Garden 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. 200561, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200562: An Ordinance Authorizing Maitreyi Roy, DBA John Bartram
Association, to own and maintain an existing metal bench on the southeast corner at the
intersection of South 54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143, 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. 200562.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200572: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both
sides of E. Godfrey Avenue from Tabor Avenue to Whitaker Avenue.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200572.
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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. 200591, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-212 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Newsstands,” by expanding the allowable items
newsstands can sell and offer, 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. 200591, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON COMMERCE & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Bill No. 200353, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 17-109 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Local Bidding Preferences,” to amend reporting
requirements to require the establishment of local business usage goals and reporting on
reaching such goals as a way to assist community businesses recover from the
COVID-19 pandemic, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200353, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200544: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled
“Residential Property Wholesalers,” to regulate the solicitation of purchases of real
property and require certain disclosures by property purchasers to homeowners, and
amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices
Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to provide protections to
homeowners from solicitation and related problems, all under certain terms and
conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200544.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200574, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia
Code to address matters related to commercial leases and provide eviction and
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financial relief to restaurant businesses that operate on leased premises, all under
certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200574, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Bill No. 200115, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 10-602 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Smoking,” to prohibit establishments that are excepted
from the indoor smoking prohibition from permitting minors to enter, and to require
health informational signs; and amending Section 10-614, entitled “Electronic Smoking
Devices,” to prohibit establishments that are excepted from the indoor e-cigarette use
prohibition from permitting minors to enter, and to require health informational signs; all
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200115, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
Bill No. 200425, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Health Code,” by creating a new Chapter 6-1300 entitled “Healthy
Outdoor Public Spaces,” to promote a healthy environment that protects the public
from the risks of toxic herbicides by prohibiting their use on all city-owned or used
public grounds including but not limited to parks, trails, recreation centers, and
playgrounds; establishing reporting requirements; and establishing a private right of
action, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Bill No. 200412: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-2200 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Hate Crimes,” to provide for penalties for criminal conduct involving
misuse of the 911 emergency response system motivated by hatred toward certain
characteristics of other persons; all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200412.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON HOUSING, NEIGHBORHOOD DEVELOPMENT
AND THE HOMELESS
Bill No. 200420, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the
landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic,
including providing for the temporary waiver of certain fees, 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. 200420, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200421, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the
landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic,
including providing for repayment agreements, 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. 200421, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
CONSIDERATION OF THE CALENDAR
BILLS ON FIRST READING
Bill No. 200387: An Ordinance Amending The Philadelphia Code to add a new
Section, entitled “Good Parking Jobs for Philadelphia Review Committee,” to provide
for the creation of an advisory body to consider the quality of jobs and opportunities
for workers in the parking industry and the potential to make adjustments to the
Parking Tax, including with respect to the goal of reducing the parking tax to seventeen
percent by July 1, 2022, based on a review of working conditions in the parking
industry, and to provide reports related thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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Bill No. 200599: An Ordinance Constituting the Twenty-Fifth 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 or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater revenue
bonds and revenue refunding bonds, some or all of which may be used for the
implementation of a revolving commercial paper program for the System; authorizing
agreements to provide credit enhancement or payment or liquidity sources (or any
combination of the foregoing) for such Obligations; providing that such Obligations shall
bear interest at fixed or variable rates; authorizing the Bond Committee to take certain
action with regard to the terms and conditions of the water and wastewater revenue
bonds or notes and related agreements and the elections under the Restated General
Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; determining the sufficiency
of pledged Project Revenues; authorizing the Director of Finance to take certain
actions with regard to the sale of such Obligations, the investment of proceeds thereof
and the City’s continuing disclosure obligations with respect to such Obligations; setting
forth the use of proceeds of such Obligations; covenanting the payment of interest and
principal; supplementing and amending the Restated General Water and Wastewater
Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First
Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Restated General Water and Wastewater
Revenue Bond Ordinance.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200600: An Ordinance Constituting the Twenty-Fourth 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 or subseries of tax-exempt or taxable water and wastewater 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; supplementing the Restated General Water and Wastewater
Revenue Bond Ordinance of 1989; and specifying applicability of sections of The First
Class City Revenue Bond Act and the Restated General Water and Wastewater
Revenue Bond Ordinance.
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THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200182, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To
Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement
systems at the intersection of 52nd and Lancaster Avenue, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200254: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both
sides of Milnor Street, from Bleigh Avenue to New State Road.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200537: An Ordinance Amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No.
180560) approved July 10, 2018, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of
lines and grades on a portion of City Plan No. 250 by striking from the City Plan and
vacating the legally open portion of Montour Street from Adams Avenue to Foulkrod
Street, under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance
with the terms and conditions stated therein.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200539: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 299 by striking from the City Plan Parker Avenue from a
point approximately one-hundred fifty-six feet southwest of Matthias Street to its
terminus southwestwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a
right-of-way for various utility purposes within a portion of Parker Avenue being
stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way,
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200561, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-3000 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Use Of An Automated Red Light Enforcement System To
Prevent Red Light Violations,” by authorizing the installation of red light enforcement
systems at the intersection of 31st & Spring Garden Street, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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Bill No. 200562: An Ordinance Authorizing Maitreyi Roy, DBA John Bartram
Association, to own and maintain an existing metal bench on the southeast corner at the
intersection of South 54th Street & Lindbergh Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19143, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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 READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200591, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 9-212 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Newsstands,” by expanding the allowable items
newsstands can sell and offer, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200353, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 17-109 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Local Bidding Preferences,” to amend reporting
requirements to require the establishment of local business usage goals and reporting on
reaching such goals as a way to assist community businesses recover from the
COVID-19 pandemic, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200544: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by adding a new Chapter, entitled
“Residential Property Wholesalers,” to regulate the solicitation of purchases of real
property and require certain disclosures by property purchasers to homeowners, and
amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices
Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to provide protections to
homeowners from solicitation and related problems, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200574, as amended: 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.
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THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200115, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 10-602 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Smoking,” to prohibit establishments that are excepted
from the indoor smoking prohibition from permitting minors to enter, and to require
health informational signs; and amending Section 10-614, entitled “Electronic Smoking
Devices,” to prohibit establishments that are excepted from the indoor e-cigarette use
prohibition from permitting minors to enter, and to require health informational signs; all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200425, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 6 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Health Code,” by creating a new Chapter 6-1300 entitled “Healthy
Outdoor Public Spaces,” to promote a healthy environment that protects the public
from the risks of toxic herbicides by prohibiting their use on all city-owned or used
public grounds including but not limited to parks, trails, recreation centers, and
playgrounds; establishing reporting requirements; and establishing a private right of
action, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200412: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-2200 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Hate Crimes,” to provide for penalties for criminal conduct involving
misuse of the 911 emergency response system motivated by hatred toward certain
characteristics of other persons; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200420, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the
landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic,
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. 200421, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” to address matters related to the
landlord and tenant relationship during the novel coronavirus of 2019 pandemic,
including providing for repayment agreements, and making certain technical changes, all
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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 November 12, 2020:
Name and Comment Subject
There were no Comments offered on November 12, 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. 200606: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native
Kristen Welker for her outstanding, poised, and professional performance as
moderator of the second and final 2020 Presidential Debate.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBERS JONES AND O'NEILL - RESOLUTION NO. 200607 - (SEE
NOTES OF TESTIMONY).
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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Resolution No. 200607: Resolution Calling on the Philadelphia Police Department
and the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services to increase
reliance on trained behavioral health providers when responding to 911 calls in order to
properly identify when individuals are experiencing mental or emotional distress.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200608: Resolution Recognizing College Possible Philadelphia and its
first cohort of college graduates.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200609: Resolution Formally apologizing on behalf of the Council of
the City of Philadelphia for the decisions and events preceding and leading to the
devastation that occurred on May 13, 1985, and establishing an annual day of
observation, reflection and recommitment on May 13th, in the spirit of moving forward,
reconciliation, justice, and harmony for all people of the City of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200610: Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High
School Field Hockey team, on their successful 2019 season and conference 10-0
record in the Philadelphia Public League.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200630: Resolution Authorizing the Committees on Children and
Youth and Education to conduct joint hearings on protocols and decision-making
processes in place to protect the health and safety of young people as the School
District of Philadelphia navigates a return to in-person learning during the COVID-19
pandemic and the City’s role in bridging the digital divide for children and families in the
2020-2021 school year.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200635: Resolution Authorizing the Fiscal Stability and
Intergovernmental Cooperation to hold ongoing hearings regarding the City of
Philadelphia’s Coronavirus Recovery Plan including, but not limited to, ongoing
applications for, and receipt of all recovery dollars, spending plans, and decision
making around the recovery process and its impact on the City of Philadelphia’s
FY2021 budget and Five-Year plan.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200636: Resolution Authorizing City Council’s Fiscal Stability and
Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee to hold hearings investigating and seeking
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solutions for problems with the OnePhilly system in light of ongoing issues and
inefficiencies which are compromising the City’s basic functions and public trust.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200639: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Public Health and
Human Services to hold hearings examining the state of breast cancer incidence and
mortality in Philadelphia; the impact of the closure of the Susan G. Komen Philadelphia
chapter, particularly on women of color; and other resources and organizations
available to help the City prioritize breast cancer control initiatives in Philadelphia.
DISCUSSION - COUNCILMEMBERS BASS AND JOHNSON RESOLUTION NO. 200639 - (SEE
NOTES OF TESTIMONY).
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL
PASSAGE
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.
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
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 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
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Nays: 0
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 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
Bill No. 200419: An Ordinance Authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year
2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Director of Finance.
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
SPEECHES
COUNCILMEMBERS PARKER, GREEN, DOMB, RICHARDSON AND GYM - (SEE NOTES OF
TESTIMONY).
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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City Council Calendar
Thursday, November 12, 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-A
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.
200533
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution calling on Comcast Spectacor to reconsider its naming rights agreement with Wells Fargo
based on its history of unethical banking practices.
200580
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gym
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.
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200606
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution recognizing and honoring Philadelphia native Kristen Welker for her outstanding, poised,
and professional performance as moderator of the second and final 2020 Presidential Debate.
200607
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution calling on the Philadelphia Police Department and the Department of Behavioral Health
and Intellectual Disability Services to increase reliance on trained behavioral health providers when
responding to 911 calls in order to properly identify when individuals are experiencing mental or
emotional distress.
200608
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
Resolution recognizing College Possible Philadelphia and its first cohort of college graduates.
200609
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution formally apologizing on behalf of the Council of the City of Philadelphia for the decisions
and events preceding and leading to the devastation that occurred on May 13, 1985, and establishing
an annual day of observation, reflection and recommitment on May 13th, in the spirit of moving
forward, reconciliation, justice, and harmony for all people of the City of Philadelphia.
200610
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution honoring and congratulating the Northeast High School Field Hockey team, on their
successful 2019 season and conference 10-0 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
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.
200389
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
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 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.
200093
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
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.
200162
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Squilla and Johnson
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.
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200481
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
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.
200497
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Green, Henon,
Johnson, Jones, Oh, Parker, Quiñones Sánchez, Squilla and Thomas
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.
200498
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson, Green, Henon,
Johnson, Jones, Oh, Parker, Quiñones Sánchez, Squilla and Thomas
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.
200369
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke
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.
200419
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Quiñones Sánchez for Council President Clarke and Domb
An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the
Council to the General Fund, the Director of Finance.
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