CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · November 19, 2020
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, November 19, 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 November 12, 2020.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:
Transmitting an Ordinance amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Bicycle Lanes,” by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a bicycle lane, in
the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, and to
remove a travel lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street
to Race Street, all under certain terms and conditions. (File No. 200673)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf of the
City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for purchase
of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions.. (File No. 200676)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Real Estate Taxes,” by clarifying definitions to provide that new construction containing
a certain combination of residential dwelling units with commercial or industrial units shall
be deemed residential construction for purpose of the tax abatements available under that
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Chapter; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions . (File No.
200675)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into
agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in City
facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of such
energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions. (File No.
200674)
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. 200653: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by modifying the amount of certain tax abatements,
all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill for Council President Clarke,
Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Bill No. 200654: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter
into agreements to purchase electricity, natural gas and motor fuel for use by the City in
City facilities and vehicles, including agreements that obligate payment for delivery of
such energy supplies in future fiscal years, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Parker Introduced the following Bill for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by
Councilmember Parker:
Bill No. 200655: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf
of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for
purchase of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 200664: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the dedicated and
loyal service of Marcel S. Pratt, Esquire.
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Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 200665: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Commerce &
Economic Development to hold hearings on the state of Philadelphia’s neighborhood
commercial corridors.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 200666: Resolution Declaring the intent to prioritize climate action
and environmental justice in the ongoing COVID-19 recovery effort.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Jones:
Bill No. 200656: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by
purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or
otherwise, in parcels of land along the Schuylkill River and the Wissahickon Creek for
public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Jones:
Bill No. 200657: An Ordinance Amending Bill No. 010267, entitled “Establishing a
no truck parking regulation on Lancaster avenue, from Fifty-second street to
Sixty-third street, both sides” to include and establish tow-away regulations for trucks
on Lancaster avenue, from Fifty-second street to Sixty-third street, both sides, all
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. 200658: An Ordinance Authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the
intersection of Upland Way and Berks Street.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
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Jones:
Bill No. 200659: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck park regulation on Parkside
Avenue, both sides, from 50th Street to Belmont Avenue, 50th Street, both sides, from
Parkside Avenue to Jefferson Street, Jefferson Street, both sides, from 50th Street to
its terminus and 49th Street, both sides from Parkside Avenue to Jefferson Street.
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. 200660: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck park regulation on Henry
Avenue, both sides, from Allegheny Avenue to Abbotsford Avenue.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 200667: Resolution Authorizing the Committee on Education to hold
hearings to examine options for expanding the pipeline of Black male teachers and staff
in Philadelphia schools.
Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Domb:
Resolution No. 200668: Resolution Recognizing Thursday, November 19, 2020 as
Children's Grief Awareness Day and honoring the work of Uplift Center for Grieving
Children to meet the emotional needs of grieving children in the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Domb Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmembers Domb and Quiñones Sánchez:
Resolution No. 200669: Resolution Honoring and expressing gratitude to the
University of Pennsylvania for pledging one hundred million dollars to the School
District of Philadelphia over the next decade.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmember Gauthier:
Bill No. 200661: An Ordinance Authorizing encroachments in the nature of structural
artwork consisting of metal manhole covers and traffic signs located in the vicinity of
6200 Osage Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19143, and authorizing the City of Philadelphia
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to accept ownership of such encroachments, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember
Thomas:
Resolution No. 200670: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Ed Hurtt for his
work with youth in the community and for being awarded the 76ers Jr. NBA Coach of
the Year Award.
Councilmember Thomas Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:
Resolution No. 200671: Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Northeast High
School Boys Soccer team, on their successful 2019-2020 season and overall 12-1-1
record in the Philadelphia Public League.
Councilmember O'Neill Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
O'Neill:
Bill No. 200662: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with the
Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises
located at 11311 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain
terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Squilla:
Bill No. 200663: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Bicycle Lanes,” by authorizing the Department of Streets to designate a
bicycle lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th Street, from Vine Street to
Race Street, and to remove a travel lane, in the southbound direction, on North 8th
Street, from Vine Street to Race Street, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:
Resolution No. 200672: Resolution Proclaiming November as Lung Cancer
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Awareness Month.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Resolution No. 200132: Resolution Appointing Gosia Primavera to the Board of
Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
THE RESOLUTION WAS FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED
COUNCIL MEETING.
Resolution No. 200133: Resolution Appointing Valerie Lyons to the Board of
Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
THE RESOLUTION WAS FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED
COUNCIL MEETING.
Resolution No. 200134: Resolution Appointing Kathryn Bittner to the Board of
Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
THE RESOLUTION WAS FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED
COUNCIL MEETING.
Resolution No. 200135: Resolution Appointing Jonathan Dubrow to the Board of
Directors for the Old City Special Services District.
THE RESOLUTION WAS FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED
COUNCIL MEETING.
Resolution No. 200271: Resolution Appointing Jack Soloff to the Board of Directors
of the Center City District.
THE RESOLUTION WAS FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED
COUNCIL MEETING.
Resolution No. 200272: Resolution Reappointing Randall Scott to the Board of
Directors of the Center City District.
THE RESOLUTION WAS FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED
COUNCIL MEETING.
Resolution No. 200567: Resolution Appointing Angela Val to the Board of Directors
of the Center City District.
THE RESOLUTION WAS FAVORABLY RECOMMENDED; CONSIDERATION AT NEXT STATED
COUNCIL MEETING.
COMMITTEE ON RULES
Bill No. 200416, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning
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Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an
area bounded by Buckius Street (extended), the Delaware River, Orthodox Street
(extended), and Richmond Street.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200416, 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. 200588, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled
“Procurement Contracts,” to add disclosure requirements related to prior contracting
experience and the demographic characteristics of employees and board members of
contractors and subcontractors for City contracts for competitively bid goods; and by
adding reporting requirements; 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. 200588, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200589, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-100, entitled
“Procurement Contracts,” by adding requirements related to the provision of
information regarding the demographic characteristics of the employees of, and the
labor force used by, City contractors and subcontractors in the performance of work
under certain City contracts for competitively bid services, 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. 200589, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200590, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled
“Procurement Contracts,” and Chapter 17-1400, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid
Contracts; Financial Assistance,” to add disclosure requirements related to prior
contracting experience and the demographic characteristics of employees, other
sources of labor, and board members of contractors and subcontractors for City
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contracts for public works, other competitively bid services, and professional services,
and by adding reporting requirements, 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. 200590, 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. 200416, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning
Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an
area bounded by Buckius Street (extended), the Delaware River, Orthodox Street
(extended), and Richmond Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200588, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled
“Procurement Contracts,” to add disclosure requirements related to prior contracting
experience and the demographic characteristics of employees and board members of
contractors and subcontractors for City contracts for competitively bid goods; and by
adding reporting requirements; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200589, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 17-100, entitled
“Procurement Contracts,” by adding requirements related to the provision of
information regarding the demographic characteristics of the employees of, and the
labor force used by, City contractors and subcontractors in the performance of work
under certain City contracts for competitively bid services, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200590, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 17 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Contracts and Procurement,” by amending Chapter 17-100, entitled
“Procurement Contracts,” and Chapter 17-1400, entitled “Non-Competitively Bid
Contracts; Financial Assistance,” to add disclosure requirements related to prior
contracting experience and the demographic characteristics of employees, other
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sources of labor, and board members of contractors and subcontractors for City
contracts for public works, other competitively bid services, and professional services,
and by adding reporting requirements, 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 November 19, 2020:
Name and Comment Subject
Kris Soffa (200425)
Dr. Sarah Evans (200425)
Dr. Linda Stern (200425)
Julie Snell (200425)
Sarah Francis (200425)
Ryan Dougherty (200425)
Amy Sinden, Esq (200425)
Dr. Arthur Frank (200425)
Mark Leibeirt (200425)
Michael Froehlich (200544)
Daniel Trubman (200387)
Queen Judith Robinson (200544)
See Notes of Testimony for full comment.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200631: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia City
Commissioners and the hard-working members of their staff for their around the clock
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work during the 2020 General Election, and for ensuring that every vote cast in
Philadelphia was counted.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200632: Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of Ronald R.
Donatucci, Sr., a dedicated public servant and renowned political leader.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL
PASSAGE
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.
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THE BILL WAS WITHDRAWN.
Bill No. 200162-A: 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.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO AMEND BILL NO. 200162. (SEE FILE).
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE AMENDMENT TO BILL NO 200162 WAS ADOPTED.
Bill No. 200162-A, as amended: 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 AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
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 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. 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
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industry, and to provide reports related thereto, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
Ayes: 16 Councilmembers Green, Gym, Oh, Squilla, Johnson, Jones, Council President Clarke,
Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, O'Neill, Brooks, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson
and Thomas
Nays: 0
Abstain: 1 Councilmember Domb
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 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. 200600: An Ordinance Constituting the Twenty-Fourth Supplemental
Ordinance to the Restated General Water and Wastewater Revenue Bond Ordinance
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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.
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. 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 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. 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 PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
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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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
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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. 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 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. 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 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. 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 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. 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
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COVID-19 pandemic, 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. 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 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. 200574-A, 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.
THE BILL WAS READ.
COUNCILMEMBER HENON MOVED TO AMEND BILL NO. 200574. (SEE FILE).
COUNCILMEMBER HENON MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE AMENDMENT TO BILL NO 200574 WAS ADOPTED.
Bill No. 200574-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The
Philadelphia Code to address matters related to commercial leases and provide
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eviction and financial relief to restaurant businesses that operate on leased premises, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
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 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. 200425-A, 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.
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED TO AMEND BILL NO. 200425. (SEE FILE).
COUNCILMEMBER BASS MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE AMENDMENT.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE AMENDMENT TO BILL NO 200425 WAS ADOPTED.
Bill No. 200425-A, 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
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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 AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
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 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. 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 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. 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.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
The Ayes and Nays were as follows:
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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
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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Thursday, November 19, 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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200629
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
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.
200631
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
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.
200632
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Ronald R. Donatucci, Sr., a dedicated public servant and
renowned political leader.
200633
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
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.
200634
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks
Resolution honoring Kindred Arts and Little Giant Creative on the occasion of Monumental Tour’s
public art exhibit in the City of Philadelphia.
200637
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
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.
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200638
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
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.
200640
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
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.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL PASSAGE
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.
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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.
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.
200387
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Council President Clarke, Gilmore Richardson,
Green, Henon, Gauthier, Thomas, Squilla, Johnson, Quiñones Sánchez, Brooks and Jones
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.
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200599
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
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.
200600
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
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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200182
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones and Gauthier
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.
200254
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Milnor Street, from Bleigh
Avenue to New State Road.
200537
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
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.
200539
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
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.
200561
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
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.
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200562
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
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.
200572
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of E. Godfrey Avenue from
Tabor Avenue to Whitaker Avenue.
200591
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Thomas, Squilla, Quiñones Sánchez,
Green, Parker, Bass, Gym and Domb
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.
200353
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Thomas, Squilla, Quiñones Sánchez, Brooks, Henon,
Johnson and Gilmore Richardson
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.
200544
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Domb, Gilmore Richardson, Squilla, Quiñones Sánchez,
Johnson, Gauthier, Parker, Thomas, Green, Brooks and Gym
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.
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200574
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon, Bass and Gym
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.
200115
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon and Bass
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.
200425
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass, Parker, Jones, Gilmore Richardson, Domb, Brooks,
Johnson and Gauthier
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.
200412
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Gilmore Richardson, Jones, Johnson, Squilla,
Gauthier, Brooks, Domb, Gym, Bass and Thomas
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.
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200420
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Gauthier and Gym
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.
200421
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier, Gym, Brooks, Thomas and Johnson
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.
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