CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · January 28, 2021
Agenda
City of Philadelphia
City Council Calendar
Thursday, January 28, 2021
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 3 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 you support or oppose 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
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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200719
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution congratulating and honoring Joseph A. Lukaitis, Sr. on the occasion of his retirement from
the Philadelphia Police Department after 24 years of dedicated service to the residents of
Philadelphia.
200720
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution celebrating the 50th Birthday of PBS.
200722
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones and Thomas
Resolution recognizing and honoring the West Philly Panthers for their success in competing in the
2020 American Youth Football National Championship in Kissimmee, Florida.
200723
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution calling upon the United States Congress, including members of its Pennsylvania delegation,
to support the passage of HR 8113, which recognizes the inherent authority of the people of Puerto
Rico to call for a Constitutional Assembly on Status.
200724
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb
Resolution recognizing and Honoring Drew Weissman, MD, PhD, and Katalin Kariko, PhD, for their
visionary discoveries at the University of Pennsylvania leading to development of the messenger
ribonucleic acid technology which is the foundation of leading COVID-19 vaccine candidates.
200725
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution honoring and congratulating the Academy at Palumbo Boys Volleyball team, on their
successful 2019 season and overall 15-6 record in the Philadelphia Public League.
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200726
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia Police Captain Frank Milillo.
200728
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
Resolution recognizing and honoring legendary jazz host Bob Perkins for his accomplishments and
contributions to radio and print media in Philadelphia.
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.
200604
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance to amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing the zoning designation of certain
areas of the land located within an area bounded by Byberry Road, Woodhaven Road, the
Poquessing Creek, and adjacent land south of Franklin Mills Circle.
200658
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and
Berks Street.
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