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CITY COUNCIL

Regular Meeting

Philadelphia, PA · March 18, 2021

Agenda

Agenda

City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, March 18, 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. 210209 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1331 N. 8th Street, located in the 5th Councilmanic District, in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 18, 2021 210210 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson and Johnson Resolution supporting a City of Philadelphia “Lights Out” Campaign and recognizing and honoring the Bird Safe Philly Coalition, the Building Industry Association of Philadelphia, and the Building Owners and Managers Association Philadelphia in their collaborative effort to protect the migratory bird population. 210211 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson and Quiñones Sánchez Resolution urging U.S. Senators Casey and Toomey, and the U.S. Senate to pass H.R. 1/S.R. 1, “For the People Act”. 210212 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing and supporting working women and mothers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic in honor of Women’s History Month and calling for a robust federal response to our nation’s first “She-cession”. 210213 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution honoring Amanda Gorman, the first national youth poet laureate, for becoming the youngest poet to ever speak at a U.S. presidential inauguration. 210214 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Philadelphia's own "Smokin'" Joe Frazier on the 50th Anniversary of his heavyweight championship win over Muhammad Ali in the "Fight of the Century". 210216 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Brooks Resolution commemorating the life and legacy of community activist Shawn W. Wilson, whose tireless advocacy against gun violence and racial injustice advanced community safety and expanded a powerful model of neighborhood engagement for former first responders and veterans in the City of Philadelphia. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 18, 2021 210217 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Thomas and Henon Resolution honoring and congratulating the Father Judge High School Wrestling Team for their second consecutive win of the Philadelphia Catholic League Wrestling Championship in their 2019-2020 season. 210219 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution recognizing March 2021 as Brain Injury Awareness Month to increase understanding of chronic brain injury, reduce stigma, showcase the diversity of injury across demographics, and improve care and support. 210220 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution recognizing March 2021 as National Nutrition Month to educate Philadelphians on how to make informed food choices, and develop healthy eating and physical activity habits, while raising awareness of the need for accessible, nutritious food. 210122 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Henon, Gym, Bass, Gauthier, Johnson, Jones, Quiñones Sánchez, Parker, Thomas and Gilmore Richardson An Ordinance amending Section 9-4116 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Health Emergency Leave,” to establish leave time for public health emergencies, and modify existing provisions concerning the paid sick leave, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. 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. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, March 18, 2021 200658 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and Berks Street. 200628 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla 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. 210075 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson 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. 210078 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez 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. 210160 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Thomas, Gilmore Richardson and Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing transfers in appropriations for Fiscal Year 2021 from the General Fund, the Council to the General Fund, the Managing Director. 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