CITY COUNCIL

City of Philadelphia City Council Calendar Thursday, April 8, 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. 210251 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution recognizing March 31, 2021 as International Transgender Day of Visibility to celebrate transgender and gender non-conforming people around the world, raise awareness about the unique struggles and discrimination they face, and honor their resilience and success. 210253 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution congratulating Esteban Vera Jr., on his appointment to SEPTA’s board of directors, making him the first Latino person to serve on the transit agency’s governing body. City of Philadelphia -1- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 8, 2021 210254 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution recognizing and congratulating Marcia L. Fudge on her confirmation to lead the Department of Housing and Urban Development. 210255 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker Resolution recognizing Philly Tech Sistas on their work to diversify the tech scene in Philadelphia, with special acknowledgement to Ashley Turner for leading the group and her dedication to this effort. 210256 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution celebrating the Selection of Jericho Brown's Pulitzer Prize-winning collection of poems, The Tradition, for the 2021 “One Book, One Philadelphia” Program. 210257 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Resolution recognizing and congratulating Folasade A. Olanipekun-Lewis on her election as Chair of the Board of Trustees for the Free Library of Philadelphia. 210258 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon and Brooks Resolution honoring the 150th Anniversary of the Philadelphia Fire Department. 210259 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon Resolution honoring the 250th Anniversary of the Society of the Friendly Sons of Saint Patrick. 210260 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones for Council President Clarke Resolution honoring and recognizing Fred Jenkins, Sr. for his work as a boxing coach and youth mentor and his retirement from Philadelphia Parks and Recreation after 45 years of service. City of Philadelphia -2- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 8, 2021 210261 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution honoring and congratulating Diana C. Medley on the occasion of her retirement following 25 years of relentless dedication and service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 210262 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones Resolution recognizing and honoring Herb Douglas, the oldest living African American Olympic medalist, for his many life achievements, on and off the track. 210263 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the Second Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. 210264 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution honoring the life and legacy of Charlie “Uncle Bip” Bernard, Dean of the Philadelphia Democratic Party, Political Director, Chief Moral Officer, and the Grandfather of the Philadelphia Democratic City Committee, for his lifelong dedication to Philadelphia politics. 210265 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson Resolution calling all social media companies to take a proactive role in fighting the Gun Violence epidemic nationwide by monitoring and removing inciting posts off platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter. City of Philadelphia -3- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 8, 2021 210266 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2001 N. Orianna Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. 210267 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Resolution recognizing and honoring the Philadelphia Children’s Alliance and the Philadelphia Department of Human Services for their collaborative commitment to bring healing and justice to victims of child sexual abuse in Philadelphia and declaring April 2021 to be Child Abuse Prevention Month in the City of Philadelphia. 210268 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green Resolution honoring and congratulating Deb Haaland on the occasion of her becoming the 54th United States Secretary of the Interior and the first Native American woman to lead a cabinet-level department, particularly one that is existential for Native tribes and people. 210270 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas Resolution honoring and congratulating Philadelphia’s 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition Program Semifinalists. Thirty-eight students from nine of Philadelphia’s schools were named as Semifinalists in the 2021 National Merit Scholarship Competition Program, demonstrating a strong commitment to academic excellence. 210271 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla Resolution authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying fee simple title to certain City-owned lots or pieces of ground with the buildings and improvements thereon situate in the First Councilmanic District of the City of Philadelphia and further authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to transfer to the Philadelphia Land Bank fee simple title to such properties pursuant to Section 16-405 of The Philadelphia Code. City of Philadelphia -4- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 8, 2021 210272 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution recognizing April 6, 2021 as National Library Workers Day to honor the commitment of library workers and the unique services they provide to local communities; and to support greater compensation and equality in libraries. 210273 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass Resolution recognizing the week of April 5, 2021 to April 11, 2021 as National Public Health Week to celebrate public health, highlight issues critical to building healthier communities, and thank public health workers during an especially unique year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 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. 200658 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and Berks Street. 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. City of Philadelphia -5- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 8, 2021 210079 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke An Ordinance authorizing The Philadelphia Municipal Authority, and The Philadelphia Gas Works by Philadelphia Facilities Management Corporation (solely in its capacity as Operator and Manager of the City-owned Philadelphia Gas Works), to enter into certain transactions and contracts regarding the lease and license of portions of the premises located at 5000 Summerdale Avenue and 5501 Whitaker Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for the use of The Philadelphia Gas Works, all under certain terms and conditions. 210001 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: Dexter Street and Lyceum Avenue and Green Lane; Baker Street and Leverington Avenue; Apple Street and Shurs Lane; Boone Street and Markle Street and Roxborough Avenue; Conarroe Street and Pechin Street and Mitchell Street. 210002 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez An Ordinance amending Section 2 of an Ordinance (Bill No. 140902) approved March 4, 2015, entitled “An Ordinance authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a portion of City Plan Nos. 224 and 232 by striking from the City Plan and vacating Cayuga Street from Whitaker Avenue to its terminus eastwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on the City Plan a right-of-way for sewer and drainage purposes within the lines of Cayuga Street being stricken and authorizing acceptance of the grant to the City of the said right-of-way, under certain terms and conditions,” by extending the period for compliance with the terms and conditions stated therein. 210118 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of Manton street and South 18th street and South 16th street and South 21st street; South 20th street and Ellsworth street; Carlisle street and Wharton street and Tasker street; Titan street and South 16th street and South 18th street. City of Philadelphia -6- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 8, 2021 210119 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of South 15th street and Reed street; South 19th street and Reed street; South 18th street and Federal street; South 18th street and Morris street; Wharton street and South 22nd to South 17th street; Ellsworth street and South 22nd street; Morris street and South 17th street. 210135 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gilmore Richardson, Henon and Domb An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-208 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Sidewalk Cafés” and Title 4, Subcode “A” of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and Use Registration Permits,” by adding new provisions allowing restaurants applying for a sidewalk café permit or temporary lot uses permit to allow outdoor entertainment; all under certain terms and conditions. 210136 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to provide public sewer service, in the unit block of Osborn Street. 210178 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on both sides of Frontenac Street from Levick Street to Devereaux Avenue. 210179 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker An Ordinance establishing a no truck parking regulation on Hammond Avenue between East Nedro Avenue and Crescentville Road. 210180 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones An Ordinance amending Section 9-213 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Farmers’ Markets,” by adding a permissible location, all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -7- CITY COUNCIL Calendar for Thursday, April 8, 2021 210137 INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson An Ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Employees Retirement Code,” by creating an early retirement program for certain employees working in or with the Department of Commerce, Aviation Division, and making certain technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions. City of Philadelphia -8-