CITY COUNCIL
Regular MeetingPhiladelphia, PA · June 17, 2021
Minutes
JOURNAL OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PHILADELPHIA
Thursday, June 17, 2021
ROLL CALL
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.
Councilwoman Jannie L. Blackwell was introduced and offered an appropriate prayer.
COUNCILMEMBER SQUILLA MOVED TO APPROVE THE JOURNAL
of the meeting of June 10, 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 Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2201 E.
Tioga Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of
Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (File No. 210618)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
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 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. (File No. 210619)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
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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 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. (File No. 210620)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 610 S.
54th Street and 5410 Spruce Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic District in
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (File No.
210621)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
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 Third 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. 210622)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
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 Fourth 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. 210623)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 3252
Germantown Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in accordance with the
terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code. (File No. 210624)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
June 11, 2021
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TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PHILADELPHIA:
Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today
transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the
following bills:
Bill No. 210444
Bill No. 210445 - Not for approval
Bill No. 210449
Bill No. 210469
Bill No. 210470 - Approval with amendments
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES F. KENNEY
Mayor (File No. 210625)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
June 14, 2021
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PHILADELPHIA:
Pursuant to Sections 4-604 and 2-307 of the Home Rule Charter, I am today
transmitting to the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on the
following bills:
Bill No. 210361 - Not for approval
Bill No. 210420
Bill No. 210446
Bill No. 210467 - Not for approval
Bill No. 210468 - Not for approval
Bill No. 210471
Bill No. 210473 - Approval with amendments
Bill No. 210474
Bill No. 210479
Bill No. 210480
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Bill No. 210482
Bill No. 210483
Bill No. 210484
Bill No. 210504
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES F. KENNEY
Mayor (File No. 210626)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
Transmitting a message advising Council that Bill No. 210328, which was passed by
Council on June 10, 2021, was signed by the Mayor on June 14, 2021. (File No.
210627)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
June 16, 2021
TO THE PRESIDENT AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
PHILADELPHIA:
Pursuant to Sections 2-303(2) of the Home Rule Charter, I am today transmitting to
the Council the recommendation of the City Planning Commission on amendments to
the following bills:
Bill No. 210320
Bill No. 210321
Respectfully submitted,
JAMES F. KENNEY Mayor (File No. 210628)
THE COMMUNICATION WAS READ AND FILED.
INTRODUCTION OF BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210585: Resolution Appointing George Pegram to the Board of
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Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210586: Resolution Appointing Jacqueline Dunn to the Board of
Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210587: Resolution Reappointing Lynette Brown-Sow to the Board
of Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Councilmember Parker Introduced (By Request) and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by
Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210588: Resolution Appointing Michael Hill to the Board of
Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Councilmember Parker Introduced (By Request) and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by
Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210589: Resolution Reappointing Robert Zuritsky to the Board of
Directors of the Philadelphia Municipal Authority.
Councilmember Parker Introduced (By Request) and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210590: Resolution Adding Gary Tyrone Clayton to the street signs
on the 5600 Block of N. 10th Street in recognition of his contributions to young men in
the Olney community and across Philadelphia through the Together Brother’s Boxing
Club.
Councilmember Parker Introduced (By Request) and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210591: Resolution Urging the General Assembly to adopt House
Bill 923, which would allow for Philadelphia and municipalities throughout Pennsylvania
to enact their own living wage legislation.
Councilmember Parker Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210592: Resolution Adding Marion Johnson to the street signs on the
block intersections of 8th and Duncannon Streets to 9th and Duncannon Streets in
recognition of her public service in the Ninth Councilmanic District and to the City of
Philadelphia, as well as her dedication to ensuring the support and success of Barrett
Playground.
Councilmember Parker Introduced (By Request) and Ordered Placed on Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Parker:
Resolution No. 210593: Resolution Adding Vanita Cruse to the street signs on the
7300 block of Stenton Avenue in recognition of her lifelong service to others and her
advocacy in the optometry field.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced (By Request) and Ordered Placed on Next
Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored
by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 210594: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a
portion of the Model Cities Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and
street addresses as 1807-1833 North Eighth street, 1837-1861 North Eighth street,
720-730 West Berks street (including 1838-1842 North Franklin street), 1826 North
Franklin street and 1832 North Franklin street; and authorizing the Redevelopment
Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Berks Senior Living, LP and to
take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
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. 210595: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 3252 Germantown Avenue located in the 5th Councilmanic District in
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced (By Request) and Ordered Placed on Next
Week's Final Passage Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored
by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 210596: 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
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improvements thereon situate in the Fifth (5th) 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.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 210597: Resolution Recognizing and honoring Omar Tate for his
efforts to address food insecurity, elevate Black food and culture, and to create a safe
community space through his work to open the Honeysuckle community center.
Councilmember Gilmore Richardson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gilmore Richardson:
Resolution No. 210598: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Dr. Sharrelle
Barber for her appointment as Director of The Ubuntu Center on Racism, Global
Movements and Population Health Equity at Drexel University.
Councilmember Gym Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gym:
Resolution No. 210599: Resolution Supporting the School District of Philadelphia’s
efforts to ensure our schools are safe havens for immigrant families by protecting
students’ learning environments from disruption by immigration enforcement actions
and by safeguarding students’ confidential information, and endorsing the District’s
proposed Welcoming Sanctuary Schools Resolution.
Councilmember Jones Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Jones:
Resolution No. 210600: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 5436 W Girard Avenue, 662 N Conestoga Street, 658 N Conestoga
Street, 650 N Conestoga Street, 653 N Sickels Street, 644 N Sickels Street, 642 N
Sickels Street, 655 N 55th Street, 653 N 55th Street, 651 N 55th Street, 649 N 55th
Street, 647 N 55th Street, 645 N 55th Street, 643 N 55th Street, 641 N 55th Street,
623-33 N 55th Street, 543 N Conestoga Street, 541 N Conestoga Street, 533 N
Conestoga Street, 550 N 54th Street, 546 N 54th Street, 538-40 N 54th Street,
534-36 N 54th Street, 5552 Harmer Street in the Fourth 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
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Section 16-405 of the Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember
Johnson:
Resolution No. 210601: Resolution Approving the appointment of William
McCullough to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution for Council President Clarke, Sponsored by Councilmember
Johnson:
Resolution No. 210602: Resolution Approving the reappointment of Abby Pozefsky
to the Philadelphia Water, Sewer and Storm Water Rate Board.
Councilmember Johnson Introduced and Ordered Placed on This Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Johnson:
Resolution No. 210603: Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of former Council
President Anna Verna, a political trailblazer and beloved public servant, on the
occasion of her passing.
Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final
Passage Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez:
Resolution No. 210604: Resolution Recognizing the month of June as Immigrant
Heritage Month and Caribbean American Heritage Month in the City of Philadelphia.
Councilmember Brooks Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Brooks:
Resolution No. 210605: Resolution Honoring the inaugural graduating class of eight
fellows of WOMEN’S WAY Change the Narrative Fellowship Program, an initiative
of the Women’s Economic Security Initiative (WESI).
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 210606: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Land Bank deeds conveying title to
certain properties located in the Third Councilmanic District pursuant to the
requirements of the Commonwealth Land Bank Act.
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Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 210607: Resolution Approving the Ratification and Fourth
Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement of the Philadelphia Redevelopment
Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a portion of the University City
Unit 5 Urban Renewal Area, identified as Parcel No. 14; and authorizing the
Redevelopment Authority to execute the Ratification and Fourth Amendment to
Redevelopment Agreement with The Trustees of the University of Pennsylvania and to
take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the Ratification and Fourth
Amendment to Redevelopment Agreement.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 210608: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a
portion of the Mantua Urban Renewal Area, identified by house numbers and street
addresses as 3700-3704 Brown street (including 3708-3712 Brown street, 749-757
North DeKalb street, and 772-780 North Thirty-seventh street), 3706 Brown street
and 3714 Brown street; and authorizing the Redevelopment Authority to execute the
redevelopment contract with Mt. Vernon Manor, Inc. and to take such action as may
be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 210609: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a
portion of the Sarah Allen Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and street
address as 864-874 North Preston street and 871-873 Budd street; and authorizing
the Redevelopment Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with Belmont
Alliance Civic Association, Community Development Corporation and to take such
action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 210610: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 4974 Kershaw Street, 4978 Kershaw Street, 4980 Kershaw Street, 4222
Powelton Avenue and 3803 Fairmount Avenue located in the 3rd Councilmanic
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District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 210611: Resolution Approving the redevelopment contract of the
Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority for the redevelopment and urban renewal of a
portion of the West Mill Creek Urban Renewal Area, identified by house number and
street address as 920-936 North Fifty-first street; and authorizing the Redevelopment
Authority to execute the redevelopment contract with West Mill Place, L.P. and to
take such action as may be necessary to effectuate the redevelopment contract.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 210612: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 610 S. 54th Street and 5410 Spruce Street located in the 3rd Councilmanic
District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Gauthier:
Resolution No. 210613: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 723 N Shedwick Street, 713 N 35th Street, 3408 Mantua Avenue,
3410 Mantua Avenue and 3518 Wallace Street in the Third 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.
Councilmember Gauthier Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage
Calendar the following Resolution for Councilmember Thomas, Sponsored by Councilmembers
Jones, Henon, Gauthier, Squilla, Brooks, Parker, Gilmore Richardson, Bass, Gym, Green and
Domb:
Resolution No. 210614: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Champion of the
Week, Traci Carter, for creating the youth anti-violence program, Anchors Camp,
after losing his brother to gun violence.
Bill No. 210584: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking regulations in the vicinity
of Weccacoe street and Oregon avenue.
Councilmember Squilla Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
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the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Squilla:
Resolution No. 210615: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
fee simple title to 2048 Fletcher Street, 2646 Ritter Street, 2658 Ritter Street, 2637
Janney Street, 2639 Janney Street, 2643 Janney Street, 2645 Janney Street and 2649
Janney Street 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.
Councilmember Bass Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar
the following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Bass:
Resolution No. 210616: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Dr. Jason Wingard
for his new position as the first Black president of Temple University in its 137-year
history.
Councilmember Oh Introduced and Ordered Placed On Next Week's Final Passage Calendar the
following Resolution, Sponsored by Councilmember Oh:
Resolution No. 210617: Resolution Honoring and congratulating Im Ja Choi, founder
and CEO of Penn Asian Senior Services, for her steadfast service to the local Asian
American community on the occasion of her retirement.
REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Bill No. 200655: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf
of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for
purchase of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 200655.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210322, as amended: An Ordinance Adopting the Operating Budget for
Fiscal Year 2022.
COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210322, AS AMENDED.
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THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210324, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates,
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210324, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON RULES
Bill No. 210361, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Section 14-504,
entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” all under certain terms
and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210361, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210445: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” by revising and consolidating provisions of Chapter 14-500,
entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-524, entitled “/FDO,
Fourth District Overlay District,” and Section 14-527, entitled “/WYN, Wynnefield
District Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210445.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210446: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use
Regulations,” by amending use standards for historically designated properties and
making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
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PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210446.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210449: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” by revising a table within Section 14-701, Dimensional
Standards, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210449.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210467, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning
Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an
area bounded by Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 20th Street, Oxford Street, and 21st Street.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210467, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210468: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
Thompson Street (extended), 6th Street, Girard Avenue, Percy Street, Harper Street,
and 13th Street and to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and
Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning
Districts,” by creating the “/GAO, Girard Avenue Overlay District,” all under certain
terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210468.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210469: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled
“Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the /NCP North Central Philadelphia Overlay
District, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210469.
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THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210470: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-900 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Signs,” by providing for new sign controls, entitled “1900 Market
Street Digital Display Sign Regulations”; all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210470.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210471: An Ordinance Authorizing non-accessory parking on the premises
located at 4422-24 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms
and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210471.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210473, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” to establish a temporary demolition
moratorium with respect to properties in the area of Christian Street between Broad
and 20th Streets, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210473, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210474: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-702, entitled “Floor
Area, Height, and Housing Unit Density Bonuses”; and by making related changes, all
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210474.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
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Bill No. 210479, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Master Plan for the
University of Pennsylvania by areas of land located within an area bounded by
Chestnut Street, 33rd Street, Ludlow Street, and 34th Street.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210479, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210480, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning
Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an
area bounded by Civic Center Boulevard, University Avenue, Spruce Street, and 34th
Street.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210480, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210482-A: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-500 of the Philadelphia
Zoning Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating a new section, entitled
“/HHC, Heliport Hazard Control Overlay District,” and making related changes, all
under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210482-A.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210483, as amended: An Ordinance Amending the Philadelphia Zoning
Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an
area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, Collins Street, Westmoreland Street, and Tulip
Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210484: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
Broad Street, Erie Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Railroad
Right-of-Way, Clarissa Street, Juniata Street, Germantown Avenue, Hunting Park
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Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210484.
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. 200710, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries for
certain permit parking districts, and by establishing a new permit parking district, 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. 200710, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200711, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-2705 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Issuance of Resident Parking Permits,” to address the
rules regarding issuance of resident parking permits, 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. 200711, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200712, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-2705 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Issuance of Resident Parking Permits,” to address the cost
of resident parking permits for certain low-income individuals, 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. 200712, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210280: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Commissioner to enter
into a contract for the construction of a sewer and appurtenant work, required to
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provide public sewer service, in the 1600 block of Olive Street.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210280.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210326: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on both sides of Sackett Street from Cottman Avenue to Ryan Avenue.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210326.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210327: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on both sides of Saint Vincent Street from Sackett Street to Hawthorne
Street.
COUNCILMEMBER THOMAS MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210327.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210451: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” by amending Section 10-719, entitled
“Penalties,” by revising the penalty to be assessed for violations of this chapter; 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. 210451.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210472: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries of Permit
Parking District 16, 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. 210472.
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. 210502: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on North 13th
Street, from Spring Garden Street to Green 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. 210502.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210504: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 167, within the area bounded by Sixty-Seventh Street, Vine
Street, Sixty-Ninth Street, and Haverford Avenue, by striking portions of certain
streets from the City Plan, vacating portions of certain streets from the City Plan, and
reserving and placing on the City Plan multiple right-of-ways for gas main purposes and
public utility purposes, 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. 210504.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210509: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Traffic Code,” by creating a new Chapter 12-3500, entitled “Personal Delivery
Devices,” to regulate the operation of Personal Delivery Devices within the City of
Philadelphia, in certain circumstances, 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. 210509.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND CIVIL SERVICE
Bill No. 210443, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by
adding a new Chapter related to hiring entities providing covered individuals with a
workforce and career pathways information sheet; all under certain terms and
conditions.
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COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210443, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210500, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 13-101 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fixing and Regulating Rates and Charges,” to extend the
prevailing wage provisions of the Code that apply in connection with the receipt of
charity water rates and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER PARKER MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210500, AS AMENDED.
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
Bill No. 210503: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-300, entitled “Minors,” to
revise the evening curfew hours, modify the provisions for enforcement and penalties,
and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
COUNCILMEMBER JOHNSON MOVED TO SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL SO AS TO
PERMIT CONSIDERATION THIS DAY OF BILL NO. 210503.
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. 200655: An Ordinance Authorizing the Procurement Department, on behalf
of the City, to enter into an amendment agreement with Axon Enterprises, Inc. for
purchase of tasers by the City, under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210322, as amended: An Ordinance Adopting the Operating Budget for
Fiscal Year 2022.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
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Bill No. 210324, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 19-1500 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Wage and Net Profits Tax,” by revising certain tax rates,
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210361, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled "Zoning and Planning," to revise certain provisions of Section 14-504,
entitled “/NCO, Neighborhood Conservation Overlay District,” all under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210445: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” by revising and consolidating provisions of Chapter 14-500,
entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending Section 14-524, entitled “/FDO,
Fourth District Overlay District,” and Section 14-527, entitled “/WYN, Wynnefield
District Overlay District,” all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210446: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-600, entitled “Use
Regulations,” by amending use standards for historically designated properties and
making related changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK`S SECOND READING CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210449: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” by revising a table within Section 14-701, Dimensional
Standards, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210467, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning
Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an
area bounded by Cecil B. Moore Avenue, 20th Street, Oxford Street, and 21st Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210468: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
Thompson Street (extended), 6th Street, Girard Avenue, Percy Street, Harper Street,
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and 13th Street and to amend Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Zoning and
Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled “Overlay Zoning
Districts,” by creating the “/GAO, Girard Avenue Overlay District,” all under certain
terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210469: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” to revise certain provisions of Chapter 14-500, entitled
“Overlay Zoning Districts,” by amending the /NCP North Central Philadelphia Overlay
District, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210470: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-900 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Signs,” by providing for new sign controls, entitled “1900 Market
Street Digital Display Sign Regulations”; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210471: An Ordinance Authorizing non-accessory parking on the premises
located at 4422-24 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210473, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-1000 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Historic Preservation,” to establish a temporary demolition
moratorium with respect to properties in the area of Christian Street between Broad
and 20th Streets, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210474: An Ordinance Amending Title 14 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Zoning and Planning,” by revising certain provisions of Section 14-702, entitled “Floor
Area, Height, and Housing Unit Density Bonuses”; and by making related changes, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210479, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Master Plan for the
University of Pennsylvania by areas of land located within an area bounded by
Chestnut Street, 33rd Street, Ludlow Street, and 34th Street.
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THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210480, as amended: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning
Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an
area bounded by Civic Center Boulevard, University Avenue, Spruce Street, and 34th
Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210482-A: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-500 of the Philadelphia
Zoning Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating a new section, entitled
“/HHC, Heliport Hazard Control Overlay District,” and making related changes, all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 210482-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 14-500 of the
Philadelphia Zoning Code, entitled “Overlay Zoning Districts,” by creating a new
section, entitled “/HHC, Heliport Hazard Control Overlay District,” and making related
changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 210483, as amended: An Ordinance Amending the Philadelphia Zoning
Maps by changing the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an
area bounded by Allegheny Avenue, Collins Street, Westmoreland Street, and Tulip
Street; all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210484: An Ordinance To amend the Philadelphia Zoning Maps by changing
the zoning designations of certain areas of land located within an area bounded by
Broad Street, Erie Avenue, Hunting Park Avenue, Wissahickon Avenue, Railroad
Right-of-Way, Clarissa Street, Juniata Street, Germantown Avenue, Hunting Park
Avenue, and Roosevelt Boulevard.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200710, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries for
certain permit parking districts, and by establishing a new permit parking district, all
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under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200711, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-2705 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Issuance of Resident Parking Permits,” to address the
rules regarding issuance of resident parking permits, all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 200712, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-2705 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Issuance of Resident Parking Permits,” to address the cost
of resident parking permits for certain low-income individuals, all under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210280: 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 1600 block of Olive Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210326: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on both sides of Sackett Street from Cottman Avenue to Ryan Avenue.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210327: An Ordinance Establishing no truck parking and tow away zone
regulations on both sides of Saint Vincent Street from Sackett Street to Hawthorne
Street.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210451: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-700 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Refuse and Littering,” by amending Section 10-719, entitled
“Penalties,” by revising the penalty to be assessed for violations of this chapter; all
under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210472: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 12-2700 of The Philadelphia
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Code, entitled “Permit Parking Districts,” by amending the boundaries of Permit
Parking District 16, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210502: An Ordinance Amending Section 12-701 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Designation of Bicycle Lanes,” to authorize a bicycle lane on North 13th
Street, from Spring Garden Street to Green Street; all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210504: An Ordinance Authorizing the revision of lines and grades on a
portion of City Plan No. 167, within the area bounded by Sixty-Seventh Street, Vine
Street, Sixty-Ninth Street, and Haverford Avenue, by striking portions of certain
streets from the City Plan, vacating portions of certain streets from the City Plan, and
reserving and placing on the City Plan multiple right-of-ways for gas main purposes and
public utility purposes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210509: An Ordinance Amending Title 12 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled
“Traffic Code,” by creating a new Chapter 12-3500, entitled “Personal Delivery
Devices,” to regulate the operation of Personal Delivery Devices within the City of
Philadelphia, in certain circumstances, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210443, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and Professions,” by
adding a new Chapter related to hiring entities providing covered individuals with a
workforce and career pathways information sheet; all under certain terms and
conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
Bill No. 210500, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 13-101 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fixing and Regulating Rates and Charges,” to extend the
prevailing wage provisions of the Code that apply in connection with the receipt of
charity water rates and make technical changes, 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. 210503: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 10-300, entitled “Minors,” to
revise the evening curfew hours, modify the provisions for enforcement and penalties,
and make technical changes, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING
CALENDAR.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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:
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• 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.
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BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON FINAL PASSAGE
Resolution No. 210551: Resolution Confirming the appointment of Matthew Stitt to
the Board of the Philadelphia Energy Authority to serve in the term ending January 1,
2024.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210552: 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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210553: Resolution Honoring and recognizing Adam Agalloco for his
service to the City of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210554: Resolution Urging the Pennsylvania Department of Public
Health to restore funding to the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Sickle
Cell Disease Association of America, and recognizing the SCDAA/PDVC’s nearly
39-year dedication to providing culturally competent services and to raising awareness
of the serious condition of sickle cell disease.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210555: Resolution Urging Congress to pursue reconciliation and
reparations regarding the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the lasting devastation it
caused.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210556: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1931-33, 1939, 1943 N. Lawrence Street, 431, 433, 434, 438, 443
Arlington Street, 415, 417, 418, 424 W. Norris Street, 1707 N. Orianna Street, and
2914, 2916-2924, and 2926 N. 2nd Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic
District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210557: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1908 N. Leithgow Street and 2547 N. Mutter Street located in the 7th
Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The
Philadelphia Code.
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THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210558: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1611-1641 Ruan Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in
accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210559: Resolution Recognizing and honoring the staff of the
Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation for their dedicated service as essential
workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210561: 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 Third 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. 210562: Resolution Recognizing Saturday, June 19, 2021, as
Juneteenth Independence Day in the City of Philadelphia, in honor of June 19, 1865,
the day when enslaved Black people were finally freed in the United States of America,
declaring the annual Juneteenth Philly Festival and Johnson House Historic Site Festival
as Philadelphia’s official Juneteenth celebrations, and advocating for the City of
Philadelphia to become the official home of the National Juneteenth Independence Day
Celebration.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210563: Resolution Celebrating the life and honoring the memory of
Saboor Muhammad.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210564: Resolution Honoring and congratulating 19-year-old R&B
singer and Philadelphia native, Cam Anthony, for winning season 20 of The Voice,
$100,000, and a recording contract with Universal Music Group.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210565: Resolution Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property
to execute and deliver to the Philadelphia Redevelopment Authority deeds conveying
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fee simple title to 2553 Kern Street 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.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210566: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 1921 S. 6th Street and 2544 S. 5th 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. 210567: Resolution Authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to
dispose of 2201 E. Tioga 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. 210568: Resolution Proposing the establishment of the Philadelphia
Promise Trust Fund.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 210517: Resolution Reappointing Jeffrey B. Goldstone to the Board
of Directors of the City Avenue Special Services District.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
Resolution No. 200079, as amended: Resolution Proposing an amendment to The
Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the Department of Fleet Services, to transfer
the functions of certain City agencies with respect to motor vehicles to the
newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department; and
providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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. 210514: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia
Home Rule Charter to revise provisions related to the manner of selection from eligible
lists for vacancies and promotions in the civil service system; and providing for the
submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
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THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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. 210524: Resolution Proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia
Home Rule Charter providing for a mandatory annual appropriation for the Housing
Trust Fund; and providing for the submission of the proposed amendment to the
electors of Philadelphia.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
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
Bill No. 210332-A: An Ordinance Amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by
amending Section 9-203 relating to Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on
certain portions of East Passyunk Avenue and surrounding areas.
THE BILL WAS READ AND PASSED.
Resolution No. 210603: Resolution Honoring the life and legacy of former Council
President Anna Verna, a political trailblazer and beloved public servant, on the
occasion of her passing.
THE RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED.
BILLS AND RESOLUTIONS ON SECOND READING AND FINAL
PASSAGE
Bill No. 210421-A: An Ordinance Amending Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “Contractors: Labor Management Relationships” to create a new
classification 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.
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THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 210421-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Section 17-107 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contractors: Labor Management Relationships” to create
a new classification 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 AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 210475, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the Director of Planning
and Development, on behalf of the City, to file applications with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community Development Block
Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership program
and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities
for Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain
grants under the Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent
and eliminate blight; authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the
Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain other grants from the
Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108 Loan
Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the
Director of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in
such applications and take all necessary action to accept the grants; all 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
Bill No. 210476: An Ordinance Approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2021
Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia
Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain
constraints and conditions, and acknowledging the receipt of the Revised Forecast of
Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, as amended.
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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
Bill No. 210477: An Ordinance Approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget
providing for expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works
(including the supplying of funds in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints
and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets
for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027.
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
Bill No. 210508-A, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the City Treasurer, on
behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank of
Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 210508-A, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the City Treasurer, on
behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement with Citizens Bank of
Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 200075, as amended: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the
qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the proposal set forth in a Resolution
approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter
to provide for the creation of a Department of Fleet Services, to provide for the
powers and duties of such Department, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of
the Department into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to
publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
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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
Bill No. 210329-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful
Discrimination,” to require the use and disclosure of uniform screening criteria for rental
housing and certain related disclosures to prospective rental housing applicants, and to
provide that the failure to provide such disclosures may be evidence of other unlawful
housing and real property practices, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 210329-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1100 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful
Discrimination,” to require the use and disclosure of uniform screening criteria for rental
housing and certain related disclosures to prospective rental housing applicants, and to
provide that the failure to provide such disclosures may be evidence of other unlawful
housing and real property practices, all under certain terms and conditions.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
Bill No. 210330-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” by adding a new Section 9-810,
entitled “Prospective Tenant Screening Practices,” to regulate the application and
selection process for housing units, and make technical changes, all under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS READ.
Bill No. 210330-A, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-800 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,” by adding a new Section 9-810,
entitled “Prospective Tenant Screening Practices,” to regulate the application and
selection process for housing units, and make technical changes, all under certain terms
and conditions.
THE BILL WAS AMENDED.
THE BILL WAS ORDERED PLACED ON FINAL PASSAGE CALENDAR FOR NEXT MEETING..
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Bill No. 210501: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified
electors of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia
Home Rule Charter to revise provisions related to the manner of selection
from eligible lists for vacancies and promotions in the civil service system,
as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special
election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be
voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to
make arrangements for the special election.
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
Bill No. 210507: An Ordinance Providing for the submission to the qualified electors
of the City of Philadelphia of an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to
provide for a mandatory annual appropriation for the Housing Trust Fund, as approved
by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose;
prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate
officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
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
Bill No. 200662, as amended: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of
Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease
agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of a portion
of the premises located at 11311 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all
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
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Nays: 0
Bill No. 200677: An Ordinance Authorizing the Department of Public Property to
acquire, on behalf of the City, an easement in the area bounded by Chestnut Street,
12th Street, Market Street, and 11th Street, all 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
Bill No. 210076: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City, to convey to the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a
parcel of land situate at 2401 Chestnut Street, for further conveyance, and authorizing
the plotting upon City Plan No. 307 a right-of-way for bridge repair, maintenance
and/or reconstruction purposes and for stormwater sewer and drainage purposes, all
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
Bill No. 210248: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB,
LLC, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1930 South Broad
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all 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
Bill No. 210281: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate
interest from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to all or a portion of a parcel
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or parcels of land, bordered by Richmond Street to the north/northwest, Wheatsheaf
to the east/northeast, I-95 to the west and the Northeast Treatment Plant to the
south/southeast for water treatment or supply purposes or other purposes, 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
Bill No. 210282: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by
purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or
otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the Tacony-Holmesburg
section of the Delaware River Trail, 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
Bill No. 210293: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into a sublease agreement with Chestnut
Street Realty Limited Partnership, LP, for use by the City, of a portion of the premises
located at 1327-29 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all 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
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
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Street, I-95, East Venango Street and Bath Street, 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
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 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
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 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
Bill No. 210444: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City, to acquire fee simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by
purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation, agreement in lieu of condemnation, or
otherwise, in parcels of land connecting Tacony Street to the Frankford Arsenal Boat
Launch, for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
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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
Bill No. 210450: An Ordinance Authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on
behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (“SEPTA”), for use by the City, of
a portion of the premises located at 1234 Market Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by
the City, all 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
Bill No. 210117, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-3700 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Bouncers,” by revising definitions of covered
establishments and personnel, 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
Bill No. 210388, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-1000 of The
Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades,” to modify licensing and conduct requirements
applicable to contractors; all 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
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Bill No. 210389, as amended: An Ordinance Amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia
Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building Construction and Occupancy Code,” and
Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of Businesses, Trades and
Professions,” to revise provisions relating to excavation work and work impacting
historic structures, create an excavation contractor license, and institute additional
safeguards for property adjoining certain construction activities; all 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
Bill No. 210481: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Service and Other Businesses,” to modify the requirements to operate a
self-service laundry; all 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
Bill No. 210510: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Preventative Medicine,” by adding a new section offering gift certificates to
citizens and property owners of Philadelphia who received vaccinations for
COVID-19 in order to incentivize immunizations against the disease; all 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
Bill No. 210511: An Ordinance Amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code,
entitled “Preventative Medicine,” by adding a new section offering vouchers for rebates
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on City gas and water charges to citizens and property owners of Philadelphia who
received vaccinations for COVID-19 in order to incentivize immunizations against the
disease; all 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
SPECIAL BUSINESS
SPEECHES
COUNCILMEMBER JONES MOVED TO ADJOURN
THE MOTION WAS DULY SECONDED AND AGREED TO.
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City Council Calendar
Thursday, June 17, 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.
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.
210434
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Oh
Resolution calling on the City of Philadelphia to implement minimum force training for all law
enforcement officers.
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210551
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
Resolution confirming the appointment of Matthew Stitt to the Board of the Philadelphia Energy
Authority to serve in the term ending January 1, 2024.
210552
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Council President Clarke
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.
210553
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gilmore Richardson
Resolution honoring and recognizing Adam Agalloco for his service to the City of Philadelphia.
210554
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gym
Resolution urging the Pennsylvania Department of Public Health to restore funding to the
Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Sickle Cell Disease Association of America, and
recognizing the SCDAA/PDVC’s nearly 39-year dedication to providing culturally competent
services and to raising awareness of the serious condition of sickle cell disease.
210555
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
Resolution urging Congress to pursue reconciliation and reparations regarding the 1921 Tulsa Race
Massacre and the lasting devastation it caused.
210556
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1931-33, 1939, 1943 N. Lawrence
Street, 431, 433, 434, 438, 443 Arlington Street, 415, 417, 418, 424 W. Norris Street, 1707 N.
Orianna Street, and 2914, 2916-2924, and 2926 N. 2nd Street located in the Seventh Councilmanic
District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
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210557
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1908 N. Leithgow Street and 2547
N. Mutter Street located in the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter
16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210558
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Quiñones Sánchez
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1611-1641 Ruan Street located in
the 7th Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia
Code.
210559
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks and Bass
Resolution recognizing and honoring the staff of the Philadelphia Department of Parks & Recreation
for their dedicated service as essential workers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
210561
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
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 Third 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.
210562
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Gauthier and Bass
Resolution recognizing Saturday, June 19, 2021, as Juneteenth Independence Day in the City of
Philadelphia, in honor of June 19, 1865, the day when enslaved Black people were finally freed in the
United States of America, declaring the annual Juneteenth Philly Festival and Johnson House Historic
Site Festival as Philadelphia’s official Juneteenth celebrations, and advocating for the City of
Philadelphia to become the official home of the National Juneteenth Independence Day Celebration.
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210563
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Gauthier
Resolution celebrating the life and honoring the memory of Saboor Muhammad.
210564
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Thomas
Resolution honoring and congratulating 19-year-old R&B singer and Philadelphia native, Cam
Anthony, for winning season 20 of The Voice, $100,000, and a recording contract with Universal
Music Group.
210565
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 2553 Kern Street 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.
210566
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 1921 S. 6th Street and 2544 S. 5th
Street located in the 1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of
The Philadelphia Code.
210567
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
Resolution authorizing the Philadelphia Land Bank to dispose of 2201 E. Tioga Street located in the
1st Councilmanic District in accordance with the terms of Chapter 16-700 of The Philadelphia Code.
210568
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Bass
Resolution proposing the establishment of the Philadelphia Promise Trust Fund.
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210517
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Jones
Resolution reappointing Jeffrey B. Goldstone to the Board of Directors of the City Avenue Special
Services District.
200079
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
Resolution proposing an amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to create the
Department of Fleet Services, to transfer the functions of certain City agencies with respect to motor
vehicles to the newly-created Department and to provide for additional duties of the Department; and
providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
210514
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker
Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise provisions
related to the manner of selection from eligible lists for vacancies and promotions in the civil service
system; and providing for the submission of the amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
210524
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
Resolution proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia Home Rule Charter providing for a
mandatory annual appropriation for the Housing Trust Fund; and providing for the submission of the
proposed amendment to the electors of Philadelphia.
210332
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance amending Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, by amending Section 9-203 relating to
Street Vendors, by prohibiting street vending on certain portions of East Passyunk Avenue and
surrounding areas.
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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.
210325
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
An Ordinance amending Title 22 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Public Employees Retirement
Code,” by modifying the circumstances when certain City of Philadelphia employees are entitled to
service-connected death benefits during the pandemic, and making certain technical changes, all under
certain terms and conditions.
210421
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Johnson, Squilla, Gauthier, Jones, Henon, Quiñones
Sánchez, Bass, Parker, Brooks, Gilmore Richardson, Gym, Thomas and Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Section 17-107 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Contractors: Labor
Management Relationships” to create a new classification 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.
210320
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to adopt a Capital Program for the six Fiscal Years 2022-2027 inclusive.
210321
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance to adopt a Fiscal 2022 Capital Budget.
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210475
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Director of Planning and Development, on behalf of the City, to file
applications with the United States Department of Housing and Urban Development for a Community
Development Block Grant; to file applications to participate in the HOME Investment Partnership
program and the Emergency Solutions Grant program; and to apply for a Housing Opportunities for
Persons with AIDS grant; and to file applications with the Commonwealth to obtain grants under the
Act of April 12, 1956, P.L. 1449, Section 4, as amended, to prevent and eliminate blight; authorizing
the Director of Planning and Development and the Director of Commerce to file applications to obtain
other grants from the Commonwealth; authorizing the Director of Commerce to use the Section 108
Loan Guarantee Program; and authorizing the Director of Planning and Development and the Director
of Commerce to enter into all understandings and assurances contained in such applications and take
all necessary action to accept the grants; all under certain terms and conditions.
210476
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance approving the amendment of the Fiscal Year 2021 Capital Budget providing for
expenditures for the capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds
in connection therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging the receipt
of the Revised Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2022 through 2026, as amended.
210477
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance approving the Fiscal Year 2022 Capital Budget providing for expenditures for the
capital purposes of the Philadelphia Gas Works (including the supplying of funds in connection
therewith) subject to certain constraints and conditions, and acknowledging receipt of the Revised
Forecast of Capital Budgets for Fiscal Years 2023 through 2027.
210508
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Green
An Ordinance authorizing the City Treasurer, on behalf of the City, to enter into a provider agreement
with Citizens Bank of Pennsylvania for provision of payroll banking services to the City, under certain
terms and conditions.
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200075
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Parker for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of the
proposal set forth in a Resolution approved by Council proposing an amendment to the Philadelphia
Home Rule Charter to provide for the creation of a Department of Fleet Services, to provide for the
powers and duties of such Department, and to otherwise provide for incorporation of the Department
into the City government; and authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and to make
arrangements for the special election.
210329
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Gym, Henon, Gauthier and Thomas
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-1100 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Fair Practices
Ordinance: Protections Against Unlawful Discrimination,” to require the use and disclosure of uniform
screening criteria for rental housing and certain related disclosures to prospective rental housing
applicants, and to provide that the failure to provide such disclosures may be evidence of other
unlawful housing and real property practices, all under certain terms and conditions.
210330
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Brooks, Gym, Henon, Gauthier and Thomas
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-800 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Landlord and Tenant,”
by adding a new Section 9-810, entitled “Prospective Tenant Screening Practices,” to regulate the
application and selection process for housing units, and make technical changes, all under certain
terms and conditions.
210501
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Parker, Gauthier, Jones, Henon, Quiñones Sánchez,
Brooks, Domb, Gilmore Richardson, Gym, Green, Bass and Thomas
An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an
amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to revise provisions related to the manner of
selection from eligible lists for vacancies and promotions in the civil service system, as approved by
Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special election for such purpose; prescribing the
form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the appropriate officers to publish notice and
to make arrangements for the special election.
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210507
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Green, Squilla, Parker, Gym, Gauthier, Gilmore Richardson,
Brooks, Domb, Thomas and Johnson
An Ordinance providing for the submission to the qualified electors of the City of Philadelphia of an
amendment to The Philadelphia Home Rule Charter to provide for a mandatory annual appropriation
for the Housing Trust Fund, as approved by Resolution of the City Council; fixing the date of a special
election for such purpose; prescribing the form of ballot question to be voted on; and, authorizing the
appropriate officers to publish notice and to make arrangements for the special election.
200662
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember O'Neill
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to enter into a sublease agreement with the Philadelphia Municipal Authority, for use by the City, of a
portion of the premises located at 11311 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under
certain terms and conditions.
200677
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing the Department of Public Property to acquire, on behalf of the City, an
easement in the area bounded by Chestnut Street, 12th Street, Market Street, and 11th Street, all
under certain terms and conditions.
210076
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to convey to
the Philadelphia Authority for Industrial Development a parcel of land situate at 2401 Chestnut Street,
for further conveyance, and authorizing the plotting upon City Plan No. 307 a right-of-way for bridge
repair, maintenance and/or reconstruction purposes and for stormwater sewer and drainage purposes,
all under certain terms and conditions.
210248
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to enter into a lease agreement with St. Agnes MOB, LLC, for use by the City, of a portion of the
premises located at 1930 South Broad Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all under certain terms and
conditions.
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210281
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to acquire fee simple title or a lesser real estate interest from Pennsylvania Department of
Transportation to all or a portion of a parcel or parcels of land, bordered by Richmond Street to the
north/northwest, Wheatsheaf to the east/northeast, I-95 to the west and the Northeast Treatment
Plant to the south/southeast for water treatment or supply purposes or other purposes, under certain
terms and conditions.
210282
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee
simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation,
agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land along the Delaware River and the
Tacony-Holmesburg section of the Delaware River Trail, under certain terms and conditions.
210293
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to enter into a sublease agreement with Chestnut Street Realty Limited Partnership, LP, for use by the
City, of a portion of the premises located at 1327-29 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, all
under certain terms and conditions.
210418
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
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.
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210419
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
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.
210424
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
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.
210444
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City, to acquire fee
simple title, or a lesser interest in real estate, by purchase, dedication, donation, condemnation,
agreement in lieu of condemnation, or otherwise, in parcels of land connecting Tacony Street to the
Frankford Arsenal Boat Launch, for public recreational purposes, under certain terms and conditions.
210450
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla
An Ordinance authorizing the Commissioner of Public Property, on behalf of the City of Philadelphia,
to enter into an amendment to a lease agreement with Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation
Authority (“SEPTA”), for use by the City, of a portion of the premises located at 1234 Market
Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania by the City, all under certain terms and conditions.
210117
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Henon and Bass
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-3700 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Bouncers,” by revising
definitions of covered establishments and personnel, under certain terms and conditions.
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210205
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Jones, Henon and Gauthier
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9 of Subcode PM (“The Philadelphia Property Maintenance
Code”) of Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Additional Special Requirements,” to establish a
program in which the City may perform certain urgent repairs and bill the property owner; all under
certain terms and conditions.
210388
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-1000 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Trades,” to modify
licensing and conduct requirements applicable to contractors; all under certain terms and conditions.
210389
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Henon
An Ordinance amending Title 4 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “The Philadelphia Building
Construction and Occupancy Code,” and Title 9 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Regulation of
Businesses, Trades and Professions,” to revise provisions relating to excavation work and work
impacting historic structures, create an excavation contractor license, and institute additional
safeguards for property adjoining certain construction activities; all under certain terms and conditions.
210481
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Squilla for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance amending Chapter 9-600 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Service and Other
Businesses,” to modify the requirements to operate a self-service laundry; all under certain terms and
conditions.
210505
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmember Johnson for Council President Clarke
An Ordinance authorizing the Procurement Commissioner and the Chief Executive Officer of
Philadelphia International Airport on behalf of the City of Philadelphia, to enter into an amendment to
a concession agreement for the management of the food, beverage, retail and passenger services
program at Philadelphia International Airport, and an amendment to the ancillary Additional Services
Agreement, all under certain terms and conditions.
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210510
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass for Council President Clarke, Squilla, Parker and
Jones
An Ordinance amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preventative Medicine,”
by adding a new section offering gift certificates to citizens and property owners of Philadelphia who
received vaccinations for COVID-19 in order to incentivize immunizations against the disease; all
under certain terms and conditions.
210511
INTRODUCED BY: Councilmembers Bass for Council President Clarke, Squilla, Parker and
Jones
An Ordinance amending Chapter 6-200 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Preventative Medicine,”
by adding a new section offering vouchers for rebates on City gas and water charges to citizens and
property owners of Philadelphia who received vaccinations for COVID-19 in order to incentivize
immunizations against the disease; all under certain terms and conditions.
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