CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · May 6, 2021
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, May 6, 2021
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.
Pastor Nicolas O'Rourke of Living Water United Church of Christ was introduced and offered an
appropriate prayer.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL
of the meeting of April 29, 2021.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
COMMUNICATIONS
The Sergeant-at-Arms presented messages from the Mayor as follows:
Transmitting a 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 Seventh 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. (File No. 210436)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1329 S.
15th Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of
Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (File No. 210437)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
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Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf
of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with The Philadelphia
Authority for Industrial Development, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises
located at 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all under certain
terms and conditions.. (File No. 210438)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf
of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all or a
portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Kingston
Street, I-95, East Venango Street and Bath Street, under certain terms and conditions..
(File No. 210439)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting an ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf
of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation,
a temporary construction easement on a portion of the parcel or parcels of land in and
about the area bounded by Richmond Street, East Butler Street, I-95 and Castor
Avenue, commonly known as 3721 Richmond Street, under certain terms and
conditions. (File No. 210440)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Parker:
Bill No. 210412: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both
sides of the 6400 block of Summerdale Avenue.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Parker:
Bill No. 210413: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on both
sides of Lowber Avenue between East Upsal Street and East Hortter Street.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Parker:
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Bill No. 210414: An Ordinance Establishing a no parking regulation on N. 3rd street,
both sides, between W. Erie avenue and W. Sedgley avenue.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Parker:
Bill No. 210415: An Ordinance Establishing a no truck parking regulation on W. 65th
avenue, both sides, between N. Front street and N. 2nd street.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Bill No. 210416: An Ordinance Establishing parking regulations in the vicinity of: N.
12th street and Champlost street; 69th avenue and N. 12th street; Camac street and
Champlost avenue; Park avenue and Nedro avenue; N. 13th street and Olney avenue.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmembers Parker and Johnson:
Bill No. 210417: An Ordinance Amending Section 13-101 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Fixing and Regulating Rates and Charges,” to modify the remedies and
enforcement provisions, and make technical changes, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND CIVIL SERVICE.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 210426: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to
certain properties located in the Fifth Councilmanic District pursuant to the
requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 210427: Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania state legislature and
Governor Tom Wolf to reject House Bill 972, intended to prohibit transgender athletes
from participating in high school and/or collegiate sports according to their gender
identity.
Councilmember Henon Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
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Henon:
Bill No. 210418: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to convey to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, all
or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Kingston
Street, I-95, East Venango Street and Bath Street, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.
Councilmember Henon Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Henon:
Bill No. 210419: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to grant to the Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation, a temporary construction easement on a portion of the parcel or
parcels of land in and about the area bounded by Richmond Street, East Butler Street,
I-95 and Castor Avenue, commonly known as 3721 Richmond Street, under certain
terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 210428: Resolution Recognizing and honoring West Philadelphia and
Wynnefield native Shaka Toney on being drafted to the Washington Football Team in
the 2021 NFL Draft.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmember Johnson:
Bill No. 210420: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 152 by striking from the City Plan Sixty-Seventh Street from
Upland Street to its terminus northwestwardly therefrom and reserving and placing on
the City Plan a right-of-way for public utility purposes within the lines of Sixty-Seventh
Street being stricken, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Johnson,
Squilla, Gauthier, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Gilmore Richardson,
Gym, Thomas and Council President Clarke:
Bill No. 210421: An Ordinance Amending Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Contractors: Labor Management Relationships” to create a new classification
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of covered airport service employees to receive prevailing wages; to extend prevailing
wage requirements to third-party contracts with City-related agencies, lessees and
sublessees of the City, recipients of City financial assistance, and purchasers of City
property; to further provide for administration and enforcement, including reporting on
contractor compliance with prevailing wage requirements; and to provide for a civil
action to remedy violations, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND CIVIL SERVICE.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 210429: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1329 S. 15th Street located in the 2nd Councilmanic District in accordance
with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 210430: Resolution Honoring Equal Justice Initiative founder Bryan
Stevenson for his lifelong pursuit of justice, vindicating the rights of the accused, and
fighting mass incarceration.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 210431: Resolution Recognizing Philly Truce for its work to end gun
violence and further acknowledging May 8th as Philly Truce Day.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Bill No. 210422: An Ordinance Regulating the direction of movement of traffic on
certain portions of Paul Street, Meadow Street, Tackawanna Street, Worth Street,
Pear Street, Gillingham Street, Josephine Street, Blair Street, and East Montgomery
Avenue, and making associated changes to parking regulations within the same limits,
all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Resolution No. 210432: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
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dispose of 19, 21, 23, 25, 27 E. Somerset Street, 3022, 3024, 3026, 3028 N.
American Street, 2907 Gransback Street, 413 W. Norris Street, 419 W. Norris
Street, and 2152 N. Randolph Street, located in the Seventh Councilmanic District in
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Domb Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmembers
Domb, Squilla and Green:
Bill No. 210423: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-1133 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “All-Terrain Vehicles,” to address off-road vehicle use in the City of
Philadelphia, 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, Sponsored by Councilmember Thomas:
Resolution No. 210433: Resolution Honoring the non-profit organization, The Block
Gives Back, for their successful Youth Internship Program for 12-18 year old’s aimed
at growing nonprofit operation skills and providing support for community events.
Councilmember O'Neill Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
O'Neill:
Bill No. 210425: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-500 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by revising certain provisions of Section
14-514, entitled “/FNE, Far Northeast Overlay District”, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON RULES.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Referred the following Bill, Sponsored by Councilmember
Squilla:
Bill No. 210424: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with The
Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development, for use by the City, of a portion of
the premises located at 1101 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS REFFERED TO THE COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC PROPERTY AND PUBLIC WORKS.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh:
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Resolution No. 210434: Resolution Calling on the City of Philadelphia to implement
minimum force training for all law enforcement officers.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh:
Resolution No. 210435: Resolution Recognizing and honoring highway patrol officer
Andy Chan on his 25th Anniversary of service in the Philadelphia Police Department.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
Bill No. 210203, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing and approving the
execution and delivery of one or more Service Agreements between The City of
Philadelphia and the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority and/or one or more other
City-related Authorities relating to the financing of a Neighborhood Preservation
Initiative which includes housing, commercial corridors, and neighborhood
infrastructure programs; approving the issuance by each such Authority of bonds, notes
or other evidences of indebtedness (including reimbursement obligations related to lines
or letters of credit) in one or more series to finance or refinance such initiative and
authorizing and approving the obligation of The City of Philadelphia to pay in full when
due the Service Fee and other amounts payable under each Service Agreement;
authorizing certain City officers to take certain actions required to issue such bonds,
notes or other evidences of indebtedness; covenanting that The City of Philadelphia will
make necessary appropriations in each of the City’s fiscal years to provide for, and will
make timely payments of, the Service Fee and other amounts due under each such
Service Agreement; and authorizing and approving the Director of Finance of the City
and other City officials to take other necessary or appropriate actions to effectuate the
purposes of this ordinance; all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER GREEN MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210203, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON STREETS AND SERVICES
Bill No. 210286: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Haldeman Avenue, both sides, from Clark Street to Red Lion Road, all
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under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210286.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210287: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Tomlison Road, both sides, from Bustleton Avenue to Lindsay Street, all
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210287.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210288: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Brookmont Road, both sides, from Ferndale Street to Medway Road,
all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210288.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210289: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Bridle Road, both sides, from Brookmont Road to Bartlett Street, all
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210289.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210290: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Chesworth Road, both sides, from Verree Road to Ferndale Street, all
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210290.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210291: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Ferndale Street, both sides, from Jeanes Street to Red Lion Road, all
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210291.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210292: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Greymont Street, both sides, from Jeanes Street to Ferndale Street, all
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210292.
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. 210286: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Haldeman Avenue, both sides, from Clark Street to Red Lion Road, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210287: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Tomlison Road, both sides, from Bustleton Avenue to Lindsay Street, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210288: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Brookmont Road, both sides, from Ferndale Street to Medway Road,
all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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Bill No. 210289: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Bridle Road, both sides, from Brookmont Road to Bartlett Street, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210290: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Chesworth Road, both sides, from Verree Road to Ferndale Street, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210291: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Ferndale Street, both sides, from Jeanes Street to Red Lion Road, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210292: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on Greymont Street, both sides, from Jeanes Street to Ferndale Street, 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 May 6, 2021:
Name and Comment Subject
Mazzie Casher (210431)
Steven Pickens (210431)
Andrea Goldner (210431)
Serita Lewis (210431)
Lor Song (210399)
Marcia Hinton (210398)
See Notes of Testimony for full comment.
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This meeting will be held remotely using Microsoft® Teams.
This remote session may be viewed on Xfinity Channel 64, Fios
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BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
Resolution No. 210395: Resolution Urging the United States House of
Representatives to pass H.R. 2553, also known as the Real Estate Valuation Fairness
and Improvement Act of 2021.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210397: 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 Fifth 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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210398: Resolution Honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia
High School for Girls Principal Lisa Mesi on winning a 2021 Lindback Award for
Distinguished Principals.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210399: Resolution Recognizing May 2021 as National Bike Month
in the City of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210400: Resolution Honoring Coach Willie “Billy” Void for an
impactful life and coaching career of more than 35 years mentoring hundreds of student
athletes all across Philadelphia as owner and coach for Positive Image Youth
Organization.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210401: Resolution Honoring Coach Paul Gripper for a life lived as
an outstanding coach and mentor as a pillar of Philadelphia’s basketball community.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210402: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
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Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to
certain properties located in the First Councilmanic District pursuant to the
requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210403: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 2013 E. Hazzard Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210404: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to
certain properties located in the Eighth Councilmanic District pursuant to the
requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210405: Resolution Proclaiming May 2021 as Asian American and
Pacific Islander Heritage Month in Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and
significant contributions made by generations of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
to our country, state, and city.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210406: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Eileen Duffey-Bernt as
the 2021 Pennsylvania School Nurse of the Year by the National Association of
School Nurses and for a quarter century of serving and relentlessly advocating on
behalf of student health and education justice for Philadelphia children.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Bill No. 210139-AA, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-500 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Taxes and Rents - General,” by adding required
conditions and information for reporting adjustments to taxable income, 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
Resolution No. 210431: Resolution Recognizing Philly Truce for its work to end gun
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violence and further acknowledging May 8th as Philly Truce Day.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210435: Resolution Recognizing and honoring highway patrol officer
Andy Chan on his 25th Anniversary of service in the Philadelphia Police Department.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
SPEECHES
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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City Council Calendar
Thursday, May 6, 2021
PUBLIC COMMENT
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/
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.
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.
210375
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks and Gilmore Richardson
Resolution calling on the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration to take action to
prevent the transportation of liquified natural gas through the City of Philadelphia; and further calling
on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and/or the Army Corps of Engineers to perform an
environmental impact statement of the proposed docking facility in Gibbstown, New Jersey.
210215
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
Resolution submitting to the electors of the City an amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The
Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new
section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and
the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize, regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults
aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical purposes.
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210395
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution urging the United States House of Representatives to pass H.R. 2553, also known as the
Real Estate Valuation Fairness and Improvement Act of 2021.
210396
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution calling on the Sheriff of the City of Philadelphia to request an Order from the President
Judge of the Philadelphia County Court of Common Pleas of the First Judicial District of Pennsylvania
to temporarily stay all mortgage and tax foreclosure sales.
210397
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson for Council President Clarke
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 Fifth 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.
210398
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution honoring and congratulating the Philadelphia High School for Girls Principal Lisa Mesi on
winning a 2021 Lindback Award for Distinguished Principals.
210399
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution recognizing May 2021 as National Bike Month in the City of Philadelphia.
210400
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution honoring Coach Willie “Billy” Void for an impactful life and coaching career of more than
35 years mentoring hundreds of student athletes all across Philadelphia as owner and coach for
Positive Image Youth Organization.
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210401
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution honoring Coach Paul Gripper for a life lived as an outstanding coach and mentor as a pillar
of Philadelphia’s basketball community.
210402
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the
Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the First Councilmanic
District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
210403
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2013 E. Hazzard Street located in
the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia
Code.
210404
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority to execute and deliver to the
Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to certain properties located in the Eighth Councilmanic
District pursuant to the requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
210405
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
Resolution proclaiming May 2021 as Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month in
Philadelphia to pay tribute to the rich history and significant contributions made by generations of
Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders to our country, state, and city.
210406
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gym
Resolution recognizing and honoring Eileen Duffey-Bernt as the 2021 Pennsylvania School Nurse of
the Year by the National Association of School Nurses and for a quarter century of serving and
relentlessly advocating on behalf of student health and education justice for Philadelphia children.
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210139-AA
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance amending Chapter 19-500 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Taxes and Rents -
General,” by adding required conditions and information for reporting adjustments to taxable income,
under certain terms and conditions.
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200658
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
An Ordinance authorizing the installation of a traffic signal at the intersection of Upland Way and
Berks Street.
210206
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an
amendment to Article VIII, Chapter 5 of The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter, entitled “Referenda
Approved by the Voters,” by adding a new section providing that the citizens of Philadelphia call
upon the Pennsylvania General Assembly and the Governor to pass legislation that will decriminalize,
regulate, and tax the use, and sale to adults aged 21 years or older, of cannabis for non-medical
purposes.
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