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CITY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting

Philadelphia, PA · February 11, 2021

Agenda

Agenda

City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, February 11, 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. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 11, 2021 210010 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia Board of Pensions and Retirement to adopt Environmental Social Governance criteria and request and disclose climate risk information from all relevant parties. 210084 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution commending the Philadelphia 76ers in creating the Buy Black Program to support Black-owned small businesses. 210086 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia natives Sinceré Harris and Erin Wilson for their new positions as White House Liaison for the Environmental Protection Agency and Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director for the White House Office of Political Affairs and Strategy. 210087 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing February 2021 as Career and Technical Education (CTE) Awareness Month in Philadelphia. 210088 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gym Resolution commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Russell Meddin, whose tireless advocacy for vibrant public space and public bike share led to millions of Philadelphians enjoying and celebrating the City of Philadelphia’s public trails and provided a powerful model of civic engagement for the nation and the world. 210092 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb Resolution honoring Stephanie Resnick on her receipt of the prestigious Judge Learned Hand Award from the American Jewish Committee in Philadelphia for her distinguished legal career. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 11, 2021 210093 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Domb Resolution recognizing the work of William R. Sasso upon his transition from his role as Chairman of Stradley Ronon Stevens and Young to Chairman Emeritus. 210094 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier Resolution appointing Andrew Goodman to the board of directors of the Philadelphia Land Bank. 210096 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating the St Joseph’s Preparatory School Football Team, on their successful 2020 season and overall 6-0 record in the Philadelphia Catholic League. 210097 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution thanking Congress for passing the Save Our Stages Act and urging the Small Business Administration to equitably promote and distribute funds while continuing to support and invest in the arts and culture sector. 210104 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution recognizing February 7, 2021 as National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day and honoring the work of Bebashi in providing access to culturally sensitive high-quality healthcare, HIV/AIDS services, health education, and social services. 210105 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution recognizing the week of February 1, 2021 to February 7, 2021 as National Gun Violence Survivors Week to honor and remember all victims and survivors of gun violence, and uplift the resilient voices of survivors in Philadelphia. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, February 11, 2021 210106 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh Resolution expressing support for longtime Philadelphia news anchor Ukee Washington, and standing with all impacted employees at CBS3, amid reports of gross misconduct at the network. 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. City of Philadelphia -4-